JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John F Kennedy Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Bergen School District school district, located in N BERGEN, NJ with about 539 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, John F Kennedy Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 is a public school located in North Bergen, New Jersey, serving students in the North Bergen School District. Situated at 1210 Eleventh Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local urban community, reflecting the diverse cultural and socioeconomic demographic of North Bergen. As an elementary institution, it focuses on foundational academics, early childhood development, and fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to the standard New Jersey core curriculum while maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement. Like many schools in the North Bergen district, John F. Kennedy Elementary places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that incorporates both core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, and science—and enrichment activities designed to encourage social-emotional development. By maintaining close ties with the local township, the school works to provide a safe, inclusive, and stable academic setting for its students.

For more information, contact John F Kennedy Elementary School at (201) 974-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.