John F. Kennedy School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John F. Kennedy School's student population of 138 students has grown by 331% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
33%
33%
Black
60%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John F. Kennedy School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nj Regional Day School - Newark by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy School?
138 students attend John F. Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John F. Kennedy School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy School?
John F. Kennedy School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy School offer ?
John F. Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is John F. Kennedy School part of?
John F. Kennedy School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is John F. Kennedy School located?
John F. Kennedy School is located in the Fairmount neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Fairmount.
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