John F. Kennedy Primary School

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

www.jfk.brrsd.org

450 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Primary School, located at 255 Woodmere Street in Raritan, New Jersey, is a foundational educational institution serving the local community’s youngest learners. As part of the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development. The facility focuses on building a strong educational base during the critical early childhood years, preparing students for a smooth transition into the upper elementary grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning and student engagement. By utilizing a curriculum that balances core academics with character education, John F. Kennedy Primary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students. Supported by an active faculty and a collaborative community, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, encouraging students to develop their curiosity, creativity, and sense of responsibility within the classroom and beyond.

450

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	166
Black	29
Asian	70
Two or More	25
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
166 (36.9 %)
White
152 (33.8 %)
Asian
70 (15.6 %)
Black
29 (6.4 %)
Two or More
25 (5.6 %)
American Indian
7 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Phone:	(908)231-1179
Website:	http://www.jfk.brrsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 100