John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Summary:

John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wayne, New Jersey, serving 377 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Wayne Township Public School District.

John F. Kennedy Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 54.11% White, 21.22% Hispanic, and 19.36% Asian students, which is higher than nearby schools like Packanack Elementary School and Randall Carter Elementary School. The school also performs well academically, with students outperforming state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a strong program for English Language Learners, ranking 25th out of 499 New Jersey elementary schools in this category.

Compared to other nearby schools, John F. Kennedy Elementary School generally performs better on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts. The school has also shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 668th out of 1,360 New Jersey elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 326th out of 1,342 in 2022-2023. With a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a low chronic absenteeism rate, John F. Kennedy Elementary School provides a quality education in a diverse and supportive environment.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1310 Ratzer Road
       Wayne, NJ  07470-5652


(973) 633-3160

District: Wayne Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,918 Help


Students who attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Anthony Wayne Middle School
High:    Wayne Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
Hispanic:
21.2%
Asian:
19.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


 See top rated New Jersey elementary schools

 Compare John F. Kennedy Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne Township Public School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.63. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at John F. Kennedy Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), Hispanic (21.2%), Asian (19.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the Wayne Township Public School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare John F. Kennedy Elementary School employs 28.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy Elementary School is $14,918. 7 elementary schools in the Wayne Township Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John F. Kennedy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy Elementary School 326th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See John F. Kennedy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Wayne Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Township Public School District 146th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for John F. Kennedy Elementary School?

Rank History for John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.11 177th 1204 85.3%
2004 80.33 178th 1298 86.3%
2005 82.38 102nd 1303 92.2%
2006 80.52 151st 1314 88.5%
2007 73.86 339th 1329 74.5%
2008 72.08 422nd 1338 68.5%
2009 70.58 455th 1346 66.2%
2010 61.34 636th 1354 53.0%
2011 75.69 340th 1360 75.0%
2012 79.53 234th 1363 82.8%
2013 73.15 418th 1367 69.4%
2014 72.42 426th 1363 68.7%
2015 81.19 255th 1357 81.2%
2016 81.08 246th 1346 81.7%
2017 64.50 538th 1352 60.2%
2018 61.57 561st 1353 58.5%
2019 54.28 668th 1360 50.9%
2021 67.07 390th 1317 70.4%
2022 79.27 299th 1345 77.8%
2023 76.63 326th 1342 75.7%
See the entire list of New Jersey Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.78 33rd 434 92.4%
2023 97.16 25th 499 95.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.73 551st 1001 45.0%
2019 40.14 532nd 1007 47.2%
2021 23.41 668th 868 23.0%
2022 70.49 208th 949 78.1%
2023 52.92 366th 958 61.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.14 446th 942 52.7%
2019 41.71 533rd 948 43.8%
2023 67.53 205th 910 77.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.18 484th 1333 63.7%
2019 54.27 641st 1331 51.8%
2021 66.07 384th 1290 70.2%
2022 72.67 377th 1326 71.6%
2023 78.47 276th 1318 79.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.83 566th 1334 57.6%
2019 55.23 619th 1335 53.6%
2021 65.50 395th 1297 69.5%
2022 82.51 228th 1324 82.8%
2023 72.49 361st 1315 72.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.89 227th 370 38.6%
2019 40.42 230th 370 37.8%
2021 59.94 147th 339 56.6%
2022 65.14 117th 348 66.4%
2023 77.36 57th 346 83.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.64 196th 870 77.5%
2019 67.69 235th 899 73.9%
2021 45.61 430th 896 52.0%
2022 74.87 181st 953 81.0%
2023 78.47 159th 982 83.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.03 735th 1022 28.1%
2019 23.30 828th 1023 19.1%
2021 33.32 684th 964 29.0%
2022 60.55 367th 976 62.4%
2023 61.40 369th 975 62.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

John F. Kennedy Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
67%

33%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 24, 2017

Open Quote they have to build a road around their school for parking Otherwise they can provide paid bus programming Close Quote



Enrollment information for John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 244 5 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1989 276 5 18 13 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1990 244 5 20 20 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 250 11 23 18 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 266 15 27 27 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 283 12 27 18 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1994 289 16 41 17 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 309 10 52 30 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 309 10 52 30 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 352 5 59 21 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 353 7 62 26 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2000 370 4 71 27 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 348 1 79 28 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 331 4 80 39 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 331 4 80 39 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 355 5 75 41 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 344 5 72 43 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 348 7 69 32 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 347 7 71 36 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2008 334 10 61 43 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 329 11 61 47 0 2 0 0 450
2010 315 11 73 49 0 0 0 0 448
2011 305 12 81 58 1 1 1 0 459
2012 287 10 91 56 1 1 3 0 449
2013 276 9 88 50 1 1 7 0 432
2014 279 5 116 49 1 0 5 0 455
2015 277 7 101 45 2 0 3 0 435
2016 260 7 113 57 1 0 4 0 442
2017 227 8 109 57 0 0 6 0 407
2018 220 9 119 57 0 0 9 0 414
2019 213 10 115 66 1 0 11 0 416
2020 199 5 111 66 1 0 16 0 398
2021 161 8 97 65 3 0 14 0 348
2022 192 5 81 71 3 0 14 0 366
2023 204 7 73 80 1 0 12 0 377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 274 17.0 16.1 n/a
1989 312 17.0 18.3 n/a
1990 289 18.0 16.0 2.4
1991 302 20.0 15.1 3
1992 335 22.0 15.2 4.5
1993 340 24.0 14.2 3.2
1994 363 24.0 15.1 5
1995 401 24.0 16.7 8.5
1996 401 24.0 16.7 8.5
1998 437 25.0 17.5 6.9
1999 448 24.0 18.7 4
2000 472 28.0 16.9 8.3
2001 456 28.2 16.2 7.5
2002 454 27.8 16.3 5.9
2003 454 27.8 16.3 5.9
2004 476 28.0 17.0 8
2005 464 25.0 18.6 n/a
2006 456 28.5 16.0 5.3
2007 461 28.0 16.5 5.4
2008 448 23.0 19.5 9.2
2009 450 35.1 11.3 8.4
2010 448 27.0 16.5 9.6
2011 459 25.3 18.1 10.5
2012 449 29.6 15.1 13.8
2013 432 33.0 13.0 11.6
2014 455 30.0 15.1 14.3
2015 435 29.0 15.0 18.9
2016 442 31.0 14.2 17.2
2017 407 30.4 13.3 14.5
2018 414 30.1 13.7 14.3
2019 416 29.9 13.8 12.5
2020 398 30.5 13.0 9.5
2021 348 27.4 12.6 6
2022 366 27.1 13.5 9.3
2023 377 28.1 13.4 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 274 17.0 16.1 n/a
1989 312 17.0 18.3 n/a
1990 289 18.0 16.0 2.4
1991 302 20.0 15.1 3
1992 335 22.0 15.2 4.5
1993 340 24.0 14.2 3.2
1994 363 24.0 15.1 5
1995 401 24.0 16.7 8.5
1996 401 24.0 16.7 8.5
1998 437 25.0 17.5 6.9
1999 448 24.0 18.7 4
2000 472 28.0 16.9 8.3
2001 456 28.2 16.2 7.5
2002 454 27.8 16.3 5.9
2003 454 27.8 16.3 5.9
2004 476 28.0 17.0 8
2005 464 25.0 18.6 n/a
2006 456 28.5 16.0 5.3
2007 461 28.0 16.5 5.4
2008 448 23.0 19.5 9.2
2009 450 35.1 11.3 8.4
2010 448 27.0 16.5 9.6
2011 459 25.3 18.1 10.5
2012 449 29.6 15.1 13.8
2013 432 33.0 13.0 11.6
2014 455 30.0 15.1 14.3
2015 435 29.0 15.0 18.9
2016 442 31.0 14.2 17.2
2017 407 30.4 13.3 14.5
2018 414 30.1 13.7 14.3
2019 416 29.9 13.8 12.5
2020 398 30.5 13.0 9.5
2021 348 27.4 12.6 6
2022 366 27.1 13.5 9.3
2023 377 28.1 13.4 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $353 (2.4%) $14,565 (97.6%) $14,918

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Kennedy Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 668th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 326th of 1342 Elementary schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Elementary School)38.767.7
 29%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)5656.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Elementary School)66.778.7
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)69.264.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Elementary School)50.755.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)59.764.9
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Elementary School)53.154
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)59.856.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Elementary School)64.669
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Township Public School District)68.268.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Elementary School)58.851.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Township Public School District)63.757.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416377
 9.4%
African American107
 30%
American Indian11
Asian11573
 36.5%
Hispanic6680
 21.2%
Pacific Islander00
White213204
 4.2%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%13.8%
 1.3%


Schools Near John F. Kennedy Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks 326th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Anthony Wayne Middle School
High : Wayne Hills High School

Students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School are 54% White, 21% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


Rate John F. Kennedy Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for John F. Kennedy Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 467 milliseconds.