John F Kennedy

www.bpsma.org

539 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located on Ash Street in Brockton, Massachusetts, is part of the Brockton Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success as they transition through the district’s K-12 system.

As an integral part of the Brockton community, the school utilizes the district’s broader resources to implement curriculum standards aimed at meeting the needs of all learners. Families and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Brockton Public Schools website at [www.brocktonpublicschools.com](http://www.brocktonpublicschools.com). The school maintains a commitment to collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a safe and effective educational experience.

539

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	132
Black	292
Asian	5
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

Black
292 (54.5%)
Hispanic
132 (24.6%)
White
76 (14.2%)
Two or More
28 (5.2%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Brockton
Phone:	(508)580-7278
Website:	http://www.bpsma.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 87

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 74