- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrison, NJ
Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340687003509
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 330
- students enrolled
Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harrison Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340687003509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kennedy Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340687003509 · Harrison, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 15:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (795 students)
Kennedy Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
795 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
466 students
- This school
Kennedy Elementary School
330 students
- Lincoln Elemen 306
Lincoln Elementary School
306 students
- Hamilton Inter 295
Hamilton Intermediate School
295 students
What this shows Kennedy Elementary School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Elementary School compares
Kennedy Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 101% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%
Asian 9.4%
White 6.4%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Kennedy Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison Public Schools reports $24,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Kennedy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment, in Harrison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Harrison Public Schools?
Besides Kennedy Elementary School, Harrison Public Schools also operates Harrison High School (795 students), Washington Middle School (466 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (306 students). See the Harrison Public Schools district page for the complete list.