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John F Kennedy Elementary School

31 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John F Kennedy Elementary School serves 591 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(11-12)
70-74%
69%
(11-12)
60-64%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
2%
15%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
591 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Brewster Central School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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