Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 351 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 8, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Elementary 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 Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1986 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
10%
15%
White
56%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #1986 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John F Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berlin Community School, John H. Glenn School, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
351 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 7:1, which is lower than 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-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Berlin Township School District.
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