Below Average
#3047 of 3,441 schools in OH
J.f. Kennedy School
Elementary School · Maple Heights City · Maple Heights, OH
A Maple Heights City elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5933 Dunham Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.f. Kennedy School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where J.f. Kennedy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,990
Median home value
$89,800
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–1 | 0.1 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| St Benedict Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| St Benedict Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Glendale Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 304 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maple Heights City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.f. Kennedy School is listed in Maple Heights City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.f. Kennedy School
J.f. Kennedy School is a public elementary school in Maple Heights, OH, part of Maple Heights City, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,047 of 3,441 schools in OH.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.f. Kennedy School
What grades does J.f. Kennedy School serve?
J.f. Kennedy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend J.f. Kennedy School?
J.f. Kennedy School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.f. Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.f. Kennedy School is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.f. Kennedy School rank in OH?
J.f. Kennedy School ranks #3,047 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is J.f. Kennedy School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.f. Kennedy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 J.f. Kennedy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.f. Kennedy School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J.f. Kennedy School a charter school?
No, J.f. Kennedy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.f. Kennedy School a Title I school?
No, J.f. Kennedy School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (216) 438-6010
- Area population (ZIP 44137)
- 23,385
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 44137; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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