How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John F Kennedy Elementary School | South Plainfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 256 | 1,044 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.2% | 17.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | John F Kennedy Elementary School | South Plainfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,146 | $25,146 |
| District | South Plainfield School District | South Plainfield School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John F Kennedy Elementary School | South Plainfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.8% | 33.4% |
| African American | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| Asian | 15.6% | 13.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John F Kennedy Elementary School | South Plainfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 20 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 256:1 | 261:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 90 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.