- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iselin, NJ
Kennedy Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341812003702
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Park Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Iselin · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Iselin, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Kennedy Park Elementary School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 341812003702 · Iselin, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 8.5:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Kennedy Park Elementary School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 256
Kennedy Park Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Kennedy Park Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Park Elementary School compares
Kennedy Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 18% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$24,527
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 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
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Asian 27.7%
White 22.7%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Kennedy Park Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Park Elementary School
How many students attend Kennedy Park Elementary School?
Kennedy Park Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iselin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Park Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Park Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Kennedy Park 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 Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment, in Iselin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Park Elementary School?
Kennedy Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Iselin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Iselin, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Iselin on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Kennedy Park Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.