John Fenwick Academy serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Fenwick Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Fenwick Academy's student population of 411 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Fenwick Academy is 0.54, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
33%
Black
64%
15%
White
16%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
77%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Fenwick Academy?
411 students attend John Fenwick Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John Fenwick Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Fenwick Academy?
John Fenwick Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Fenwick Academy offer ?
John Fenwick Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is John Fenwick Academy part of?
John Fenwick Academy is part of Salem City School District.
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