John F. Kennedy Elementary School

John F. Kennedy Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55-59%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60-64%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
27%
12%
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Hispanic
39%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
18%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
392 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Newark Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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