Forest Park Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary Fremont, California | John F. Kennedy Elementary Newark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 5,693 | #1258 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3834 of 50,301 | #16793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 57% |
| city | Fremont | Newark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 62.0).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 57%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 31%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.8 vs 26.9).
- •Forest Park Elementary is the larger school with 725 students compared with 455.
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 Forest Park Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 62.0 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 Forest Park Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Newark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary: 725. John F. Kennedy Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Forest Park Elementary is 161st of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy Elementary is 1258th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).