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John F. Kennedy Elementary

Newark, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
newarkunified.org35430 Blackburn Dr., Newark, CA 94560(510) 818-3400
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

225 students tested

52.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 49.4% did.

  • Exceeded28.4%
  • Met23.6%
  • Nearly met16.9%
  • Not met31.1%

Math

225 students tested

56.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 54.6% did.

  • Exceeded30.7%
  • Met25.3%
  • Nearly met18.2%
  • Not met25.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.3% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year485471
Suspended in or out of school1.2% · 61.3% · 6
Suspensions99
Violence with injury05
Violence without injury74
Weapons00
Drugs20
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall370404
Suspended out of school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Suspended in school0.5% · 20.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

23.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted474466
Chronically absent13.3% · 6323.2% · 108

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

459 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino42.5%
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White13.7%
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Black or African American0.9%
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Asian26.1%
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Two or More Races15.7%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.1%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062706004082

District
Newark Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
459 students
Teachers (FTE)
18

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