Kennedy Elementary School serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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 330 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 212% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.35, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
11%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harrison School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
330 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% 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 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Harrison School District.
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