John F Kennedy Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 · South Plainfield School District
#256 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#1431 of 50,301 nationally
About John F Kennedy Elementary School
John F Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in South Plainfield, in the South Plainfield School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 256 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 256th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 256.
There are 9 schools in South Plainfield; John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John F Kennedy Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F Kennedy Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Riley Preschool Annex
South Plainfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
145 students · 920 m away
John E. Riley Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
367 students · 1.0 km away
South Plainfield High School
South Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,044 students · 1.2 km away
Grant Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students · 1.2 km away
South Plainfield Middle School
South Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
553 students · 1.5 km away
Roosevelt Preschool Annex
South Plainfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
92 students · 2.3 km away
Roosevelt Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
472 students · 2.3 km away
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
591 students · 2.3 km away
Cedarbrook Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
671 students · 2.4 km away
John Adams Middle School
Edison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 87.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #256 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John F Kennedy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #256 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #1431 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School had 256 students in 2025.
Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F Kennedy Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F Kennedy Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.