Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1873 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #1873 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Birch Grove Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
465 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Newark Unified School District.
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