J. F. Kennedy Elementary School

www.wsdvt.org/schools-programs/jfk-elementary/

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, located in Winooski, Vermont, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Winooski School District. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting the unique demographic makeup of the Winooski community. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of every student, ensuring that they are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

The school’s curriculum is designed to promote student engagement through a variety of core subjects while integrating essential 21st-century skills. Beyond standard classroom instruction, J.F. Kennedy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, collaboration between families and staff, and the implementation of holistic support systems. With its focus on equity and academic growth, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation that encourages students to become lifelong learners and active, compassionate members of their community.

421

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	33
Black	99
Asian	75
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
179 (42.5%)
Black
99 (23.5%)
Asian
75 (17.8%)
Two or More
34 (8.1%)
Hispanic
33 (7.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Winooski Incorporated School District
Phone:	(802)655-0411
Website:	http://www.wsdvt.org/schools-programs/jfk-elementary/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 97

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55