Serving 266 students in grades 1-3, John F Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
26%
14%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
266 students attend John F Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John F Kennedy School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy School offer ?
John F Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is John F Kennedy School part of?
John F Kennedy School is part of New Castle Area School District.
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