JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jamesburg Public School District school district, located in JAMESBURG, NJ with about 493 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Front Street in Jamesburg, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the youngest students in the local community. As part of the Jamesburg Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can build a strong academic foundation. It focuses on early childhood development and elementary education, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.
The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the small-town character of Jamesburg. By maintaining close relationships between staff, students, and parents, John F. Kennedy Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing space that encourages curiosity and collaborative growth. Through its commitment to personalized instruction and student engagement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the educational trajectory of the children within the borough.
For more information, contact JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (732) 521-0400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAMESBURG, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JAMESBURG, NJ with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jamesburg Public School District
- Total Students:
- 493
- Teachers:
- 36.45
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 493 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.0%
- White
- 34.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.