JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne Township Public School District school district, located in WAYNE, NJ with about 414 students offering grade levels from 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 30 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 at 1310 Ratzer Road in Wayne, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Wayne Township Public Schools district, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment. It focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active, responsible members of the community while adhering to a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academics, John F. Kennedy Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating enrichment programs and community-focused initiatives. The school benefits from an engaged parent-teacher organization and a collaborative culture that aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing school climate, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 633-3160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1310 RATZER ROAD
WAYNE, NJ 07470-5652
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JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WAYNE, NJ with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
30.1
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 414 students

White
53.1%
Asian
28.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
2.2%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.