Foster Elementary vs Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
398 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary Compton, California | Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4600 of 5,693 | #1705 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45963 of 50,301 | #22501 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 398 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| city | Compton | Artesia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 18.2).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 84.9%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 26.5).
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 Foster Elementary better than Kennedy (John F.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy (John F.) Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 18.2 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 Foster Elementary and Kennedy (John F.) Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Compton and Artesia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary: 398. Kennedy (John F.) Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary and Kennedy (John F.) Elementary rank in California?
Foster Elementary is 4600th of 5,693 and Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is 1705th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).