John F. Kennedy Middle School

www.enfieldschools.org

1,002 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School (JFK), located at 155 Raffia Road in Enfield, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the town’s middle school-aged students. As part of the Enfield Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. The facility is designed to accommodate a diverse student body, fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, JFK Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular opportunities, athletic programs, and clubs. The school’s administration and faculty are dedicated to maintaining strong communication with families and the community, utilizing their official website to share important updates, school policies, and academic resources. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture, John F. Kennedy Middle School aims to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens within the Enfield community and beyond.

1,002

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	634
Hispanic	227
Black	61
Asian	25
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	2

White
634 (63.3%)
Hispanic
227 (22.7%)
Black
61 (6.1%)
Two or More
52 (5.2%)
Asian
25 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Enfield School District
Phone:	(860)763-8855
Website:	http://www.enfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,002
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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

Grade 6 283

Grade 7 349

Grade 8 370