JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John F Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the South Plainfield School District school district, located in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 273 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 24 teachers, John F Kennedy Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 South Plainfield, New Jersey, serving students in grades K through 4. As part of the South Plainfield School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. It emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting a culture of character education and community involvement.

The school is known for its commitment to small-community values, aiming to provide personalized attention to its diverse student population. Beyond the core curriculum, John F. Kennedy Elementary offers various programs designed to enrich the educational experience, including extracurricular activities and initiatives that encourage parent-teacher collaboration. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

For more information, contact John F Kennedy Elementary School at (908) 754-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2900 NORWOOD AVENUE
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
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JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 273 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
273
Teachers:
24.57
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 273 students

White
56.0%
Hispanic/Latino
23.1%
Asian
11.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black or African American
4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

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.