At a glance
Reported students
477
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
John F. Kennedy Elementary School: 477 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.3:1 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
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about John F. Kennedy Elementary School
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Jamesburg. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Jamesburg Public School District. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (53.9%) and White (34.6%). English learners represent 34.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. 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 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.1 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
- 34.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57%
- 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
- White34.6%
- Hispanic53.9%
- Black4.4%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 Jamesburg Public 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Brook School Elementary · Monroe Township School District | PK–02 | 332 | 1.5 mi |
| Brookside Elementary School Elementary · Monroe Township School District | 03–05 | 431 | 1.6 mi |
| Woodland School Elementary · Monroe Township School District | 04–05 | 261 | 3.4 mi |
| Mill Lake Elementary · Monroe Township School District | PK–03 | 462 | 3.5 mi |
| Indian Fields Elementary School Elementary · South Brunswick School District | KG–05 | 460 | 3.7 mi |
| Applegarth Elementary School Elementary · Monroe Township School District | 04–05 | 373 | 4 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–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jamesburg Public School District.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 477 students and 51.1 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 Jamesburg Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57% 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 Jamesburg Public School District, based in Jamesburg, 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 Barclay Brook School (1.5 mi), Brookside Elementary School (1.6 mi), Woodland School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.