Dool Elementary vs Kennedy Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dool Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students
| Measure | Dool Elementary Calexico, California | Kennedy Gardens Elementary Calexico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5631 of 5,693 | #5398 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49970 of 50,301 | #49174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 568 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Calexico | Calexico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.0 vs 7.5).
- •Dool Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Kennedy Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •Kennedy Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 93.7%).
- •Kennedy Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.7).
- •Dool Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 484.
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 Dool Elementary better than Kennedy Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Gardens Elementary ranks higher (11.0 vs 7.5 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 Dool Elementary and Kennedy Gardens Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Calexico and Calexico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dool Elementary: 568. Kennedy Gardens Elementary: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dool Elementary and Kennedy Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Dool Elementary is 5631st of 5,693 and Kennedy Gardens Elementary is 5398th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).