Kennedy Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrison, New Jersey 07029 · Harrison Public Schools
#1096 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#27156 of 50,301 nationally
About Kennedy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary located in Harrison, in the Harrison Public Schools school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–1. In 2025 it enrolled 330 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1096th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 330.
There are 5 schools in Harrison; Kennedy Elementary School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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 Kennedy Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Kennedy Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washington Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students · 103 m away
Lincoln Elementary School
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
306 students · 345 m away
Hamilton Intermediate School
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
295 students · 510 m away
East Newark Elementary School
E Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
176 students · 598 m away
Harrison High School
Harrison · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students · 633 m away
Washington Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
557 students · 1.1 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
950 students · 1.2 km away
Newark Educators Community Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
142 students · 1.4 km away
North Star Academy Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades K–12
6,714 students · 1.5 km away
Newark School of Global Studies
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
377 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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330 students
Loudenslager Elementary School
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330 students
South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
Metuchen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
Mansion Avenue School
Audubon · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
331 students
Clifton Ave Grade School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
331 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
Kennedy Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1096 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 Kennedy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Kennedy Elementary School ranks #1096 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #27156 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School had 330 students in 2025.
Is Kennedy Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kennedy Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kennedy Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kennedy Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.