Cabrillo Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Cabrillo Elementary Fremont, California | John F. Kennedy Elementary Newark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2751 of 5,693 | #1258 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33823 of 50,301 | #16793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Fremont | Newark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 37.2).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 71.3%).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.8).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 455 students compared with 275.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cabrillo Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (62.0 vs 37.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cabrillo Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Newark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo Elementary: 275. John F. Kennedy Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Cabrillo Elementary is 2751st of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy Elementary is 1258th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).