John F. Kennedy Day School

John F. Kennedy Day School
110 E Dish Chin Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
188 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The John F. Kennedy Day School, located in Whiteriver, Arizona, serves the educational needs of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. As a grant-funded school, it operates with a unique administrative structure that emphasizes local community involvement while adhering to federal educational standards. The school is deeply rooted in the cultural identity of the region, striving to provide a curriculum that balances rigorous academic instruction with the preservation of Apache language, history, and traditions.

By catering to students in the heart of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, the institution plays a critical role in the socio-educational development of the Whiteriver community. Beyond core academics, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that addresses the specific social and emotional needs of its student population. Through its commitment to integrating traditional values with modern learning, John F. Kennedy Day School aims to empower its students to succeed both within their tribal community and in the broader global landscape.
188
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    188 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: John F. Kennedy Day School
Phone: (928)338-4593
Website: http://www.jfkbie.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 185
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio