Henry Ford Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 500 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Ford Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
John F. Kennedy Middle
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | Henry Ford Elementary Redwood City, California | John F. Kennedy Middle Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2416 of 5,693 | #586 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30877 of 50,301 | #10137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 38.6).
- •Henry Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Henry Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 67.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 445.
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 Henry Ford Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Elementary ranks higher (41.6 vs 38.6 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 Henry Ford Elementary and John F. Kennedy Middle?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford Elementary: 445. John F. Kennedy Middle: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford Elementary and John F. Kennedy Middle rank in California?
Henry Ford Elementary is 2416th of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy Middle is 586th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).