J.F. Kennedy School in Maple Heights, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

J.F. Kennedy School is a suburban public school in Maple Heights, Ohio that is part of Maple Heights City School District. It serves 430 students in grades 1 - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.5:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 1 - 4

430 Students

26 Teachers

5933 Dunham Rd

Maple Heights, OH 44137 View local requests

http://www.mapleschools.com

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J.F. Kennedy School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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J.F. Kennedy School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

J.F. Kennedy School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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