J F Kennedy Memorial

551 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038

www.franklinps.net/o/jfkes

341 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The J.F. Kennedy Memorial School, located at 551 Pond Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Franklin Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and encouraging critical thinking, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community.

Beyond its academic focus, J.F. Kennedy Memorial is known for its commitment to character education and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to cater to diverse interests and learning styles. With an emphasis on collaboration between educators, families, and the wider Franklin community, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

341

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J F Kennedy Memorial
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Asian	33
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
275 (80.9%)
Asian
33 (9.7%)
Hispanic
16 (4.7%)
Two or More
10 (2.9%)
Black
4 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Franklin
Phone:	(508)541-5260
Website:	http://www.franklinps.net/o/jfkes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 54

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 43