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Kennedy Park Elementary School

Goodrich Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 263 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 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 76%
  • : 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Kennedy Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kennedy Park Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
263 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
76%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kennedy Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kennedy Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kennedy Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kennedy Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kennedy Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kennedy Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Kennedy Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kennedy Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kennedy Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
263 students attend Kennedy Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kennedy Park Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 76%
  • : 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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