John F. Kennedy Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, California 94560 · Newark Unified
#1258 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#16793 of 50,301 nationally
About John F. Kennedy Elementary
John F. Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Newark Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 455 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1258th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 455.
There are 8 schools in Newark; John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John F. Kennedy Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F. Kennedy Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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980 students · 1.1 km away
Forest Park Elementary
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725 students · 1.4 km away
Patterson Elementary
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Coyote Hills Elementary
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440 students · 1.5 km away
Cabrillo Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students · 1.7 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students · 2.0 km away
Thornton Middle
Fremont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,972 students · 2.4 km away
Oliveira Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students · 2.4 km away
Ardenwood Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
637 students · 2.5 km away
Birch Grove Intermediate
Newark · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
289 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary a good school?
John F. Kennedy Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 62.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1258 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks #1258 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #16793 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary had 455 students in 2025.
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F. Kennedy Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F. Kennedy Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.