J F Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2021)

513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
J F Kennedy Elementary School serves 171 students in grades 2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2
Total Students
171 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
8%
14%
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White
81%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend J F Kennedy Elementary School?
171 students attend J F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of J F Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J F Kennedy Elementary School?
J F Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does J F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
J F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2
What school district is J F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
J F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Greater Nanticoke Area School District.

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