George Washington Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | George Washington Elementary Daly City, California | John F. Kennedy Elementary Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3596 of 5,693 | #2379 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40451 of 50,301 | #30495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 206 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Daly City | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 26.9).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 61.7%).
- •George Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 304 students compared with 206.
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 George Washington Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 26.9 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 George Washington Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Daly City and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Elementary: 206. John F. Kennedy Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Elementary is 3596th of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy Elementary is 2379th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).