John F. Kennedy Elementary

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 785 Price St. in Daly City, California, is a public school serving students within the Jefferson Elementary School District. Situated in the suburban community of Daly City, the school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the local neighborhood, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is part of a district committed to fostering student growth through diverse instructional programs and a supportive classroom atmosphere.

The school benefits from its location in San Mateo County, where it serves a culturally and economically diverse student population. Like many schools in the district, John F. Kennedy Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. By balancing traditional curriculum with various enrichment activities, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond, while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student well-being.

304

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	156
Black	2
Asian	111
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
156 (51.7%)
Asian
111 (36.8%)
Two or More
19 (6.3%)
White
13 (4.3%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Elementary
Phone:	(650)991-1239
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 73

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 44