JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL

175 BROOKVALE AVE
WEST BABYLON, NY 11704

www.wbschools.org

348 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 175 Brookvale Avenue in West Babylon, New York, is a key component of the West Babylon Union Free School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. As a neighborhood elementary school, it places a strong priority on student engagement and community involvement, ensuring that children are prepared for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the West Babylon School District, which strives to provide a comprehensive and inclusive educational experience for all students. By leveraging the resources of the district website (wbschools.org), parents and guardians can stay informed about academic curricula, district-wide initiatives, and school events. John F. Kennedy Elementary is dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and creating a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

348

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	70
Black	22
Asian	11
Two or More	18

White
227 (65.2%)
Hispanic
70 (20.1%)
Black
22 (6.3%)
Two or More
18 (5.2%)
Asian
11 (3.2%)

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:	WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)376-7801
Website:	http://www.wbschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 72

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 49