John F. Kennedy Elementary School

www.wayneschools.com

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 1310 Ratzer Road in Wayne, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Wayne Township Public Schools district, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment. It focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active, responsible members of the community while adhering to a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academics, John F. Kennedy Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating enrichment programs and community-focused initiatives. The school benefits from an engaged parent-teacher organization and a collaborative culture that aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing school climate, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

387

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	67
Black	9
Asian	73
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
219 (56.6%)
Asian
73 (18.9%)
Hispanic
67 (17.3%)
Two or More
18 (4.7%)
Black
9 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)633-3160
Website:	http://www.wayneschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67