Kennedy Elementary School

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Succasunna, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Roxbury Township School District, which is ranked 365 out of 615 school districts in the state.

Kennedy Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. In the 2022-2023 school year, 63.8% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 46.3% in the district and 42% statewide. However, the school has faced challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.4% in 2018-2019 to 22.2% in 2021-2022, and struggles with the performance of its special education students, ranking in the bottom 5% of New Jersey elementary schools in this category for the past two school years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Franklin Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (76.4%), while the surrounding schools have more diverse student populations. Additionally, some of the nearby schools, like Canfield Avenue School and Chester M. Stephens Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic results, though they face their own challenges, such as higher rates of chronic absenteeism and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public K-4

 20 Pleasant Hill Road
       Succasunna, NJ  07876


(973) 584-3938

District: Roxbury Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
603rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,088 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
17.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary School ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Roxbury Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (17.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Roxbury Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 12.3, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Roxbury Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary School is $13,088. 2 elementary schools in the Roxbury Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kennedy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Elementary School 603rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Kennedy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Roxbury Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Roxbury Township School District 365th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.65 307th 1204 74.5%
2004 71.94 403rd 1298 69.0%
2005 69.50 479th 1303 63.2%
2006 76.72 287th 1314 78.2%
2007 78.23 199th 1329 85.0%
2008 75.21 323rd 1338 75.9%
2009 73.33 388th 1346 71.2%
2010 73.22 379th 1354 72.0%
2011 67.56 547th 1360 59.8%
2012 63.79 618th 1363 54.7%
2013 71.30 462nd 1367 66.2%
2014 44.82 882nd 1363 35.3%
2015 52.58 678th 1357 50.0%
2016 32.76 939th 1346 30.2%
2017 62.31 561st 1352 58.5%
2018 62.00 557th 1353 58.8%
2019 62.81 548th 1360 59.7%
2021 71.29 332nd 1317 74.8%
2022 56.65 593rd 1345 55.9%
2023 55.44 603rd 1342 55.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.89 855th 949 9.9%
2023 11.72 913th 958 4.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.34 568th 1333 57.4%
2019 71.54 399th 1331 70.0%
2021 59.20 471st 1290 63.5%
2022 65.57 469th 1326 64.6%
2023 61.76 511th 1318 61.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.90 551st 1334 58.7%
2019 53.37 649th 1335 51.4%
2021 77.93 243rd 1297 81.3%
2022 49.26 653rd 1324 50.7%
2023 47.60 676th 1315 48.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.20 21st 896 97.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kennedy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.92 673rd 1022 34.1%
2019 45.76 576th 1023 43.7%
2021 56.88 369th 964 61.7%
2022 30.70 719th 976 26.3%
2023 43.52 553rd 975 43.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Open Quote My older child attended Kennedy and had a great experience. He always scored very well, understood the classwork and enjoyed his teachers. Nothing to complain about. I have another child there now and he is also doing extremely well. The staff members at this school are very easy to communicate with, very accessible and responsive. It's a great, warm and comfortable environment and I feel the teachers are truly focused on educating my kids and fostering a love for learning. The current principal is doing a great job so far. We are looking forward to the school getting better and better. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kennedy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 329 5 23 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1989 320 6 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1990 297 7 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 318 6 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 313 6 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 281 3 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 271 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 307 6 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 307 6 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 336 4 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1999 355 3 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 328 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 366 1 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 369 4 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 369 4 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 356 5 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 362 5 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 335 6 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2007 328 7 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 291 5 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 272 6 9 8 0 0 0 0 295
2010 263 4 9 15 0 0 0 0 291
2011 231 4 5 16 0 0 1 0 257
2012 209 5 5 15 0 0 3 0 237
2013 207 2 5 16 0 0 2 0 232
2014 210 2 3 12 0 0 3 0 230
2015 199 3 3 16 0 0 2 0 223
2016 193 4 4 13 0 0 5 0 219
2017 191 5 6 17 0 0 7 0 226
2018 201 5 5 30 0 0 7 0 248
2019 199 4 3 39 0 0 9 0 254
2020 195 2 2 39 0 0 11 0 249
2021 202 2 3 40 0 0 8 0 255
2022 205 2 2 50 0 0 8 0 267
2023 204 3 6 46 0 0 8 0 267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennedy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 17.0 21.0 n/a
1989 345 17.0 20.2 n/a
1990 321 17.0 18.8 n/a
1991 337 18.0 18.7 0.3
1992 334 17.0 19.6 n/a
1993 299 19.0 15.7 0.7
1994 284 17.8 16.0 1.4
1995 330 19.0 17.4 0.9
1996 330 19.0 17.4 0.9
1998 358 18.9 18.9 0.3
1999 374 20.8 18.0 1.1
2000 340 17.5 19.4 1.2
2001 376 17.8 21.1 1.1
2002 384 21.5 17.9 2.1
2003 384 21.5 17.9 2.1
2004 379 23.9 15.9 2.1
2005 386 21.5 18.0 n/a
2006 359 20.6 17.4 1.1
2007 357 21.0 17.0 n/a
2008 318 18.0 17.7 0.6
2009 295 24.9 10.5 1.7
2010 291 17.0 17.1 1.4
2011 257 15.0 17.1 1.9
2012 237 19.9 11.8 3.4
2013 232 17.0 13.6 6.9
2014 230 17.5 13.1 5.2
2015 223 18.0 12.3 5.8
2016 219 18.0 12.1 4.6
2017 226 16.5 13.6 3.5
2018 248 21.9 11.3 5.6
2019 254 23.0 11.0 5.5
2020 249 22.6 11.0 5.6
2021 255 22.3 11.4 4.7
2022 267 23.6 11.3 4.1
2023 267 21.5 12.3 4.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kennedy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 17.0 21.0 n/a
1989 345 17.0 20.2 n/a
1990 321 17.0 18.8 n/a
1991 337 18.0 18.7 0.3
1992 334 17.0 19.6 n/a
1993 299 19.0 15.7 0.7
1994 284 17.8 16.0 1.4
1995 330 19.0 17.4 0.9
1996 330 19.0 17.4 0.9
1998 358 18.9 18.9 0.3
1999 374 20.8 18.0 1.1
2000 340 17.5 19.4 1.2
2001 376 17.8 21.1 1.1
2002 384 21.5 17.9 2.1
2003 384 21.5 17.9 2.1
2004 379 23.9 15.9 2.1
2005 386 21.5 18.0 n/a
2006 359 20.6 17.4 1.1
2007 357 21.0 17.0 n/a
2008 318 18.0 17.7 0.6
2009 295 24.9 10.5 1.7
2010 291 17.0 17.1 1.4
2011 257 15.0 17.1 1.9
2012 237 19.9 11.8 3.4
2013 232 17.0 13.6 6.9
2014 230 17.5 13.1 5.2
2015 223 18.0 12.3 5.8
2016 219 18.0 12.1 4.6
2017 226 16.5 13.6 3.5
2018 248 21.9 11.3 5.6
2019 254 23.0 11.0 5.5
2020 249 22.6 11.0 5.6
2021 255 22.3 11.4 4.7
2022 267 23.6 11.3 4.1
2023 267 21.5 12.3 4.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennedy Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,088

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 548th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 603rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)62.363.8
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roxbury Township School District)59.546.3
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary School)62.353.2
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roxbury Township School District)62.342.2
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy Elementary School)57.152.7
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Roxbury Township School District)56.852.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Elementary School)61.230.9
 30.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roxbury Township School District)53.239.9
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students254267
 5.1%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic3946
 17.9%
Pacific Islander00
White199204
 2.5%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.5%4.9%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Kennedy Elementary School.

Students at Kennedy Elementary School are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Kennedy Elementary School ranks 603rd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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