Elementary Schools in Jamesburg Public School District

The Jamesburg Public School District has only one elementary school, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has been consistently low, with academic proficiency rates well below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. Despite relatively high spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, the school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism and a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage.

John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.53% White, 4.59% African American, 56.11% Hispanic, 4.59% Asian, 0.44% Native American, and 1.75% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the NJSLA assessments, is consistently below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 27.5% (4th grade) to 45.4% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 51.3% and 53.2%, respectively.

The school's challenges extend beyond academic performance. With a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average, the school faces issues with student engagement and attendance. Additionally, the high percentage of students (53.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance issues. While the school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest that resources may be available, the data suggests that these resources are not being effectively utilized to drive academic improvement.