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#1488 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrison Public Schools · Harrison, NJ
A Harrison Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
1 Washington Street, Harrison, NJ 07029
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kennedy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,495
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$2,036/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwah AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| East Newark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 965 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 533 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harrison Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Elementary School is listed in Harrison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harrison, NJ, part of Harrison Public Schools, serving approximately 355 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,488 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Elementary School
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School serve?
Kennedy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Elementary School rank in NJ?
Kennedy Elementary School ranks #1,488 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kennedy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kennedy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kennedy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Kennedy Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (973) 833-8500
- Area population (ZIP 07029)
- 22,128
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07029; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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