Jefferson Elementary School vs Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Succasunna · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
346 students
Kennedy Elementary School
Succasunna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
277 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Succasunna, New Jersey | Kennedy Elementary School Succasunna, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #338 of 1,479 | #487 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2313 of 50,301 | #5086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 346 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Succasunna | Succasunna |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 79.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 16.2%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 277.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 79.8 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Succasunna and Succasunna in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 346. Kennedy Elementary School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 338th of 1,479 and Kennedy Elementary School is 487th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).