Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy Elementary School serves the northeast part of Wayne, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
57%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Elementary School, James Fallon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
387 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Wayne Township Public School District.
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