John Fenwick Academy

183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Fenwick Academy serves 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : John Fenwick Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Salem, NJ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Fenwick Academy's student population of 387 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Fenwick Academy is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
65%
14%
White
11%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(22-23)
25.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John Fenwick Academy?
387 students attend John Fenwick Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Fenwick Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Fenwick Academy?
John Fenwick Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Fenwick Academy offer ?
John Fenwick Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Fenwick Academy part of?
John Fenwick Academy is part of Salem City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : John Fenwick Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Salem, NJ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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