John F. Kennedy Elementary vs Robert Heideman 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.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Robert Heideman Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Elementary Santa Ana, California | Robert Heideman Elementary Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4841 of 5,693 | #5533 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47073 of 50,301 | #49668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Santa Ana | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 9.2).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 97%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 26.4).
- •Robert Heideman Elementary is the larger school with 502 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 Robert Heideman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (16.1 vs 9.2 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 Robert Heideman Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Elementary: 380. Robert Heideman Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Elementary and Robert Heideman Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is 4841st of 5,693 and Robert Heideman Elementary is 5533rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).