- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Kennedy Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 341434004532 · Succasunna, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.2:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Roxbury High School (1,179 students)
Kennedy Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.6 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
- Roxbury High S
Roxbury High School
1,179 students
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle School
531 students
- Lincoln/Roosev
Lincoln/Roosevelt School
484 students
- Jefferson Elem 346
Jefferson Elementary School
346 students
- Franklin Eleme 281
Franklin Elementary School
281 students
- This school 277
Kennedy Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Kennedy Elementary School reports 277 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,682
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Roxbury Township School District reports $26,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~277 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.