Brookside Elementary School vs John F. Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Monroe Township · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
431 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Jamesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Monroe Township, New Jersey | John F. Kennedy Elementary School Jamesburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,479 | #932 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2507 of 50,301 | #19868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Monroe Township | Jamesburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 57.6).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 57%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 431.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookside Elementary School better than John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 57.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookside Elementary School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Monroe Township and Jamesburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 431. John F. Kennedy Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Brookside Elementary School is 347th of 1,479 and John F. Kennedy Elementary School is 932nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).