Below Average
#457 of 542 schools in ME
Based on limited data
John F Kennedy Memorial School
Elementary School · Biddeford Public Schools · Biddeford, ME
A Biddeford Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
64 West Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F Kennedy Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,698/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Biddeford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,268
Median home value
$351,700
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor John Fairfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–2 | 1.8 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Young SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–2 | 2.4 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Jameson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–2 | 4.2 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Mildred L Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Biddeford Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy Memorial School is listed in Biddeford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F Kennedy Memorial School
John F Kennedy Memorial School is a public elementary school in Biddeford, ME, part of Biddeford Public Schools, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 542 schools in ME. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F Kennedy Memorial School
What grades does John F Kennedy Memorial School serve?
John F Kennedy Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Memorial School?
John F Kennedy Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Memorial School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F Kennedy Memorial School rank in ME?
John F Kennedy Memorial School ranks #457 of 542 schools in ME.
What is John F Kennedy Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John F Kennedy Memorial School a charter school?
No, John F Kennedy Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Kennedy Memorial School a Title I school?
No, John F Kennedy Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy Memorial School?
61.5% of students at John F Kennedy Memorial School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (207) 282-4134
- Area population (ZIP 04005)
- 24,698
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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