Kennedy John F Elementary School

7 Bolster Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

www.bostonpublicschools.org

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located on Bolster Street in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, is a dedicated member of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. The school serves a diverse urban student population, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the larger BPS system, it adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students to succeed in college, career, and life by providing equitable access to high-quality education.

The school is deeply integrated into the Jamaica Plain community, reflecting the neighborhood's unique character and cultural vibrancy. By leveraging resources from the Boston Public Schools network, the John F. Kennedy school offers a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its learners. Families and community members interested in enrollment, school policies, or current academic programs can find comprehensive information through the official Boston Public Schools website.

399

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy John F Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	235
Black	66
Asian	11
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
235 (58.9%)
Black
66 (16.5%)
White
65 (16.3%)
Two or More
21 (5.3%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8127
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kennedy John F Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kennedy John F Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	49.4%
Male	202	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)