Kennedy Park Elementary School vs Lynn Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Park Elementary School
Iselin · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
256 students
Lynn Crest Elementary School
Colonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Kennedy Park Elementary School Iselin, New Jersey | Lynn Crest Elementary School Colonia, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #568 of 1,479 | #723 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7262 of 50,301 | #12074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 256 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Iselin | Colonia |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 68.9).
- •Lynn Crest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 44.5%).
- •Kennedy Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.7).
- •Lynn Crest Elementary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 256.
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 Kennedy Park Elementary School better than Lynn Crest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 68.9 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 Kennedy Park Elementary School and Lynn Crest Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Iselin and Colonia in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Park Elementary School: 256. Lynn Crest Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Park Elementary School and Lynn Crest Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Kennedy Park Elementary School is 568th of 1,479 and Lynn Crest Elementary School is 723rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).