Below Average
#2282 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary School · Roxbury Township School District · Succasunna, NJ
A Roxbury Township School District elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 PLEASANT HILL ROAD, Succasunna, NJ 07876
- Math 38% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.1%
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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$163,814
Median home value
$481,300
Median rent
$2,299/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
93.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| St Therese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 206 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roxbury Township School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Elementary School is listed in Roxbury Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Succasunna, NJ, part of Roxbury Township School District, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,282 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Elementary School
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School serve?
Kennedy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 12.8:1. 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 #2,282 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kennedy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kennedy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
5.1% 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (973) 584-3938
- Area population (ZIP 07876)
- 9,667
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 07876; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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