John F Kennedy Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025East Islip, New York 11730 · East Islip Union Free School District
#521 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#7835 of 50,301 nationally
About John F Kennedy Elementary School
John F Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary located in East Islip, in the East Islip Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 416 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 521st of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 416.
There are 2 schools in East Islip; John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F Kennedy Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Timber Point Elementary School
East Islip · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
370 students · 1.2 km away
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
Islip · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
366 students · 2.4 km away
Wing Elementary School
Islip · Public elementary · Grades K–1
373 students · 2.7 km away
East Islip Middle School
Islip Terrace · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students · 2.9 km away
East Islip High School
Islip Terrace · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students · 2.9 km away
Islip High School
Islip · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students · 2.9 km away
Islip Middle School
Islip · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students · 3.0 km away
Idle Hour Elementary School
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students · 3.2 km away
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
Islip Terrace · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
314 students · 3.3 km away
Commack Road Elementary School
Islip · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
422 students · 3.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #521 of 2,536 in New York. 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 Elementary School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #521 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #7835 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School had 416 students in 2025.
Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F Kennedy Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F Kennedy Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.