At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
309
John F Kennedy Elementary School: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about John F Kennedy Elementary School
John F Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in West Berlin. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Berlin Township School District. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.1%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F Kennedy Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.7%
- Hispanic22.1%
- Black10.1%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berlin Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near John F Kennedy Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward T. Hamilton Elementary · Voorhees Township School District | KG–05 | 517 | 0.9 mi |
| Signal Hill School Elementary · Voorhees Township School District | KG–05 | 436 | 1.3 mi |
| Berlin Community School Elementary · Berlin Borough School District | PK–08 | 853 | 1.4 mi |
| Lindenwold School Four Elementary · Lindenwold Public School District | 02–03 | 657 | 2.3 mi |
| Gibbsboro Elementary School Elementary · Gibbsboro Elementary School District | PK–08 | 281 | 2.4 mi |
| Clementon Elementary School Elementary · Clementon Elementary School District | PK–08 | 586 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Elementary School
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School serve?
John F Kennedy Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Berlin Township School District.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School reported 357 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 266 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 357 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berlin Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F Kennedy Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School in?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Berlin Township School District, based in West Berlin, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F Kennedy Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edward T. Hamilton (0.9 mi), Signal Hill School (1.3 mi), Berlin Community School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.