Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1336 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
55%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
33%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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 #1336 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
467 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Jamesburg Public School District.
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