B+
Above Average
82/100

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1310 RATZER ROAD, Wayne, NJ 07470
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 70th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
371
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%70/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 73rd percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−5 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency59% (+12 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -18 pts, math -11 pts17th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%65%reading +3 pts, math +28 pts79th percentile (list)
Asian75%85%reading -7 pts, math +1 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading -7 pts, math -2 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1310 RATZER ROAD
City Wayne
ZIP Code 07470
District 3417280
NCES School ID 341728004976
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07470

Understanding the community around John F. Kennedy Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $147,740
Per Capita Income $63,140
Poverty Rate 1.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 67.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.3%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $565,700
Median Rent $2,038
Owner-Occupied 77.9%
Renter-Occupied 22.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.7%
Hispanic/Latino 20.8%
Asian 18.1%
Two or More Races 4.0%
Black 2.2%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 371
Teachers (FTE) 27.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has 371 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary School serve?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John F. Kennedy Elementary School receive per student?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School receives $29,861 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John F. Kennedy Elementary School in 07470 ▼
Avg Home Value
$762,952
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,536
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
22.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026