James Madison Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | James Madison Elementary Indio, California | John F. Kennedy Elementary Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4874 of 5,693 | #4671 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47251 of 50,301 | #46335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 403 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 31% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 15.8).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 93.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.7).
- •James Madison Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 390.
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 James Madison Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (17.5 vs 15.8 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 James Madison Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Elementary: 403. John F. Kennedy Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
James Madison Elementary is 4874th of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy Elementary is 4671st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).