C+
Average
62/100

John F. Kennedy Primary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 255 Woodmere Street, Raritan, NJ 08869
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 54% · Math 54% proficient · 39th percentile in New Jersey
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
458
Students
enrolled
9.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%39/100reading 36th percentile, math 42nd percentile among New Jersey elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency54% (−3 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency54% (+7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%67%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%42%reading -10 pts, math +6 pts32nd percentile (list)
Asian65%65%reading -17 pts, math -19 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading -3 pts, math +2 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 255 Woodmere Street
City Raritan
ZIP Code 08869
District 3402280
NCES School ID 340228005180
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08869

Understanding the community around John F. Kennedy Primary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $99,928
Per Capita Income $56,129
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $435,800
Median Rent $1,810
Owner-Occupied 56.9%
Renter-Occupied 43.1%
View full data for ZIP 08869 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John F. Kennedy Primary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 34.3%
Hispanic/Latino 34.3%
Asian 18.3%
Black 6.6%
Two or More Races 5.0%
American Indian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 458
Teachers (FTE) 49.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John F. Kennedy Primary School?
John F. Kennedy Primary School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Primary School?
John F. Kennedy Primary School has 458 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Primary School serve?
John F. Kennedy Primary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John F. Kennedy Primary School receive per student?
John F. Kennedy Primary School receives $26,173 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John F. Kennedy Primary School in 08869 ▼
Avg Home Value
$555,712
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,500
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
43.1%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026