John F. Kennedy Elementary vs Longfellow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Longfellow Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Elementary Daly City, California | Longfellow Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2379 of 5,693 | #3573 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30495 of 50,301 | #40335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 304 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Daly City | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 27.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 57.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.5).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 304.
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 John F. Kennedy Elementary better than Longfellow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 27.1 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary and Longfellow Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Daly City and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Elementary: 304. Longfellow Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Elementary and Longfellow Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is 2379th of 5,693 and Longfellow Elementary is 3573rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).