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Kennedy Elementary School

20 Pleasant Hill Road
Succasunna, NJ 07876
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026

School Rankings

Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#956 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
38%
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
79%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #956 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
255 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Roxbury Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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