Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kennedy Park Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kennedy Park Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)76%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
28%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
23%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kennedy Park Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indiana Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Park Elementary School?
279 students attend Kennedy Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kennedy Park Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Park Elementary School?
Kennedy Park Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kennedy Park Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Park Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Park Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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