Hawkins Street School vs Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkins Street School
Newark Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ8
660 students
Kennedy Elementary School
Harrison Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ1
330 students
| Measure | Hawkins Street School Newark, New Jersey | Kennedy Elementary School Harrison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1414 of 1,479 | #1096 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43007 of 50,301 | #27156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kβ8 | Grades PKβ1 |
| Students | 660 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | β |
| Math proficiency | 24% | β |
| city | Newark | Harrison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 22.9).
- β’Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 89.4%).
- β’Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.0).
- β’Hawkins Street School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 330.
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 Hawkins Street School better than Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 22.9 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 Hawkins Street School and Kennedy Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Harrison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawkins Street School: 660. Kennedy Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawkins Street School and Kennedy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hawkins Street School is 1414th of 1,479 and Kennedy Elementary School is 1096th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).