Kennedy Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
76%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
353 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Harrison School District.
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