John F. Kennedy Elementary

www.newarkunified.org

465 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located in Newark, California, is a public school operating under the Newark Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while fostering a sense of community among local families.

As part of the Newark Unified School District, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards to ensure students receive a comprehensive education in core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating inclusive classrooms that cater to varied learning needs. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, academic resources, and district policies through the official Newark Unified School District website.

465

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	195
Black	4
Asian	131
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
195 (41.9 %)
Asian
131 (28.2 %)
Two or More
66 (14.2 %)
White
64 (13.8 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newark Unified
Phone:	(510)818-3400
Website:	http://www.newarkunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 83