John F Kennedy Elementary School

228 Mt Vernon Avenue
West Berlin, NJ 08091

jfk.btwpschools.org/

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located in West Berlin, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Berlin Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child is prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, John F. Kennedy Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and parental engagement. The school works closely with local families to create a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to encourage critical thinking and creativity, aiming to build a solid foundation for lifelong learning within the West Berlin community.

357

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	79
Black	36
Asian	20
Two or More	23

White
199 (55.7%)
Hispanic
79 (22.1%)
Black
36 (10.1%)
Two or More
23 (6.4%)
Asian
20 (5.6%)

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:	Berlin Township School District
Phone:	(856)767-9480
Website:	http://jfk.btwpschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 48