Below Average
#3642 of 4,742 schools in NY
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary School · Brewster Central School District · Brewster, NY
A Brewster Central School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
31 FOGGINTOWN RD, Brewster, NY 10509
- Math 72% proficient (2011)
- Reading 62% proficient (2011)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Kennedy Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2009, to 67% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low200/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brewster), 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
$120,987
Median home value
$430,200
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Matthew Paterson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 4.6 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brewster Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $33,627NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy Elementary School is listed in BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F Kennedy Elementary School
John F Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brewster, NY, part of Brewster Central School District, serving approximately 591 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,642 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F Kennedy Elementary School
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School serve?
John F Kennedy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School is 10.2:1. 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 Elementary School rank in NY?
John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #3,642 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John F Kennedy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John F Kennedy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a charter school?
No, John F Kennedy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John F Kennedy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy Elementary School?
41.1% of students at John F Kennedy Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (845) 279-2087
- Area population (ZIP 10509)
- 20,055
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 10509; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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