John F Kennedy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 · Somerville
#247 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#6589 of 50,301 nationally
About John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy is a public elementary located in Somerville, in the Somerville school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 439 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 247th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 439.
There are 9 schools in Somerville; John F Kennedy ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John F Kennedy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F Kennedy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Maria L. Baldwin
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 780 m away
Benjamin G Brown
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
219 students · 900 m away
Peabody
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 1.1 km away
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
292 students · 1.1 km away
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Cambridge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students · 1.4 km away
Somerville High
Somerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,394 students · 1.6 km away
Curtis-Tufts
Medford · Public high · Grades 10–12
11 students · 1.6 km away
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Cambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,072 students · 1.7 km away
Missituk Elementary School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 1.8 km away
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
553 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
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438 students
Summer Street
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440 students
Elm Street School
Walpole · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Fox Hill
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
Annie L Sargent School
North Andover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
441 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John F Kennedy a good school?
John F Kennedy has a Success Index (US) of 77.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #247 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John F Kennedy rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy ranks #247 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #6589 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy had 439 students in 2025.
Is John F Kennedy a elementary school or a high school?
John F Kennedy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F Kennedy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F Kennedy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.