Jefferson Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Dinuba · Public elementary · Grades K–6
507 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Dinuba · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Dinuba, California | John F. Kennedy Elementary Dinuba, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2876 of 5,693 | #3958 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35033 of 50,301 | #42636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 507 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Dinuba | Dinuba |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 23.5).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 84.4%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 488.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (35.4 vs 23.5 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 Jefferson Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dinuba and Dinuba in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 507. John F. Kennedy Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 2876th of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy Elementary is 3958th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).