John F Kennedy Elementary School vs Riley Preschool Annex
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 920 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
256 students
Riley Preschool Annex
South Plainfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
145 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elementary School South Plainfield, New Jersey | Riley Preschool Annex South Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #256 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #1431 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 256 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | South Plainfield | South Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riley Preschool Annex does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 27%).
- •Riley Preschool Annex does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.5).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 145.
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 John F Kennedy Elementary School better than Riley Preschool Annex?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F Kennedy Elementary School and Riley Preschool Annex?
About 920 m in a straight line, between South Plainfield and South Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elementary School: 256. Riley Preschool Annex: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elementary School and Riley Preschool Annex rank in New Jersey?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is 256th of 1,479 and Riley Preschool Annex is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).