John F. Kennedy Elementary School

www.jamesburg.org

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

458

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	257
Black	21
Asian	21
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
257 (56.1 %)
White
149 (32.5 %)
Black
21 (4.6 %)
Asian
21 (4.6 %)
Two or More
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	No
District:	Jamesburg Public School District
Phone:	(732)521-0400
Website:	http://www.jamesburg.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 94

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 64

Ungraded 19