John F. Kennedy Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 501 m 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
Madison Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
749 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Elementary Santa Ana, California | Madison Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4841 of 5,693 | #4698 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47073 of 50,301 | #46484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 380 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 16.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 96.3%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.7).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 749 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 Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (17.2 vs 16.1 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 Madison Elementary?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Elementary: 380. Madison Elementary: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is 4841st of 5,693 and Madison Elementary is 4698th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).