Henderson Elementary vs Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 148 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson Elementary
Barstow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
398 students
| Measure | Henderson Elementary Barstow, California | Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4950 of 5,693 | #1705 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47580 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 | 78.6% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 53% |
| city | Barstow | Artesia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 15.1).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 23%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.9).
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 Henderson Elementary better than Kennedy (John F.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy (John F.) Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 15.1 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 Henderson Elementary and Kennedy (John F.) Elementary?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Artesia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson Elementary: 398. Kennedy (John F.) Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson Elementary and Kennedy (John F.) Elementary rank in California?
Henderson Elementary is 4950th of 5,693 and Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is 1705th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).