J F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J F Kennedy El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greater Nanticoke Area SD school district, located in Nanticoke, PA with about 171 students. 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 10 teachers, J F Kennedy El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 513 Kosciuszko Street in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local Nanticoke community by preparing young learners for their transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The facility is situated within a residential area of Nanticoke, reflecting the district’s commitment to accessible, community-based education. Like other schools within the Greater Nanticoke Area, John F. Kennedy Elementary emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a faculty dedicated to student growth. For parents and guardians, the school serves as a primary hub for early childhood development, maintaining a focus on creating a safe and enriching environment that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional learning.

For more information, contact J F Kennedy El Sch at (570) 735-6450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634-2696
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J F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nanticoke, PA with about 171 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
171
Teachers:
10.36
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd 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 171 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.7%
Black or African American
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Two or more races
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
55.6%
Male
44.4%

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.