John F. Kennedy Elementary vs Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Elementary Santa Ana, California | Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4841 of 5,693 | #1265 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47073 of 50,301 | #15117 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 9.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 96.7%).
- •Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.1).
- •Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is the larger school with 584 students compared with 380.
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 Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (16.1 vs 9.7 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 Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Elementary: 380. Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Elementary and Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is 4841st of 5,693 and Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is 1265th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).