John F. Kennedy High vs Los Coyotes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 786 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy High
La Palma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,983 students
Los Coyotes Elementary
La Palma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High La Palma, California | Los Coyotes Elementary La Palma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #367 of 1,343 | #384 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7956 of 16,910 | #6144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,983 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 1,983 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 89% |
| city | La Palma | La Palma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Coyotes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 51.6).
- •Los Coyotes Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 46%).
- •Los Coyotes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 80%).
- •Los Coyotes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 69.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 27.0).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,983 students compared with 568.
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 High better than Los Coyotes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Coyotes Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 51.6 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 High and Los Coyotes Elementary?
About 786 m in a straight line, between La Palma and La Palma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,983. Los Coyotes Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Los Coyotes Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 367th of 1,343 and Los Coyotes Elementary is 384th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).