Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John F. Kennedy Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy Elementary School serves the southwest part of Raritan, NJ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Primary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 Primary School is 0.71, 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
#1333 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
40%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
32%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Primary School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Primary School is ranked #1333 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Primary School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradley Gardens Primary School, Milltown Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Primary School?
431 students attend John F. Kennedy Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of John F. Kennedy Primary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Primary School?
John F. Kennedy Primary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Primary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Primary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Primary School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
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