JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.portchesterschools.org

725 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Magnet School, located at 40 Olivia Street in Port Chester, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a specialized educational environment that emphasizes particular academic themes or instructional approaches to engage its diverse student population. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.

The school’s curriculum is integrated with the district’s broader mission of promoting equity, inclusion, and excellence in education. By leveraging its magnet status, John F. Kennedy provides students with unique learning opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom experience, often focusing on enriched programming and hands-on discovery. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, district policies, and academic resources through the official school district website at http://www.portchesterschools.org.

725

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	679
Black	20
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
679 (93.7%)
Black
20 (2.8%)
White
18 (2.5%)
Two or More
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)934-7990
Website:	http://www.portchesterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 106

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 134