Kennedy Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 225% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
80%
34%
Black
2%
14%
White
8%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
355 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Harrison Public Schools.
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