Below Average
#2116 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Warren G. Harding Elementary School
Elementary School · Kenilworth School District · Kenilworth, NJ
A Kenilworth School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
426 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- Math 42% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Warren G. Harding Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Warren G. Harding Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated870/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenilworth), 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
$126,295
Median home value
$521,100
Median rent
$2,119/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bloomingdale Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–2 | 0.9 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Trinity Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 29 | 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.
Kenilworth School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Warren G. Harding Elementary School is listed in Kenilworth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warren G. Harding Elementary School
Warren G. Harding Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kenilworth, NJ, part of Kenilworth School District, serving approximately 656 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,116 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warren G. Harding Elementary School
What grades does Warren G. Harding Elementary School serve?
Warren G. Harding Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Warren G. Harding Elementary School?
Warren G. Harding Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren G. Harding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren G. Harding Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Warren G. Harding Elementary School rank in NJ?
Warren G. Harding Elementary School ranks #2,116 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Warren G. Harding Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Warren G. Harding Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Warren G. Harding Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren G. Harding Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Warren G. Harding Elementary School a charter school?
No, Warren G. Harding Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warren G. Harding Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Warren G. Harding Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warren G. Harding Elementary School?
19.7% of students at Warren G. Harding 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 656
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (908) 276-5936
- Area population (ZIP 07033)
- 8,339
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 07033; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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