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John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1310 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 · (973) 633-3160 · Part of Wayne Township School District
Students
387
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
14%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about John F. Kennedy Elementary School
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11.2% since 2020
- Next stop for Preakness kids: 9 elementary schools
On the path
Where Preakness kids come from and go next.
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Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 47.3%
Location
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1310 Ratzer Road, Wayne
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten67
Grade 159
Grade 265
Grade 363
Grade 466
Grade 567
Enrollment over time
348’20
366’21
377’22
371’23
387’24
Up 11.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Asian 19%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 5%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.