John F. Kennedy Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wayne, New Jersey 07470 · Wayne Township Public School District
#626 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#9179 of 50,301 nationally
About John F. Kennedy Elementary School
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary located in Wayne, in the Wayne Township Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 387 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 626th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 387.
There are 15 schools in Wayne; John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks 14th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Anthony Wayne Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students · 1.2 km away
Lafayette Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students · 1.3 km away
Preakness Early Childhood Center
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
177 students · 1.8 km away
Wayne Valley High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students · 2.0 km away
James Fallon Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 2.1 km away
Wayne Hills High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students · 2.7 km away
Packanack Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students · 2.8 km away
Randall Carter Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students · 3.2 km away
Haledon Public School
Haledon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
996 students · 3.3 km away
High Mountain School
North Haledon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
259 students · 3.5 km away
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Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 73.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #626 of 1,479 in New Jersey. 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 School rank in New Jersey?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks #626 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #9179 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School had 387 students in 2025.
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F. Kennedy Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.