Enrollment
277
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Succasunna, NJ
Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341434004532
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Succasunna · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Succasunna, NJ.
School address
District: Roxbury Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341434004532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Succasunna, New Jersey, enrolling 277 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 401 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #340, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Roxbury Township School District also operates Roxbury High School (1,179 students) and Eisenhower Middle School (531 students) alongside Kennedy Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kennedy Elementary School compares
Kennedy Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,357
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Kennedy Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roxbury Township School District, which includes Kennedy Elementary School.
$26,357
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.4%
Federal 4.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln/Roosevelt School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Succasunna, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Elementary School?
2.6% 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 White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Succasunna, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Succasunna?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Succasunna, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Succasunna on the city page.
Is Kennedy Elementary School a good school?
Kennedy Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roxbury Township School District?
Besides Kennedy Elementary School, Roxbury Township School District also operates Roxbury High School (1,179 students), Eisenhower Middle School (531 students), and Lincoln/Roosevelt School (484 students). See the Roxbury Township School District district page for the complete list.
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