John F. Kennedy High vs Steve Luther Elementary
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 High
La Palma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,983 students
Steve Luther Elementary
La Palma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
403 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy High La Palma, California | Steve Luther Elementary La Palma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 1,343 | #1735 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7956 of 16,910 | #22937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,983 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 1,983 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| city | La Palma | La Palma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steve Luther Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 51.6).
- •Steve Luther Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •John F. Kennedy High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •Steve Luther Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 69.5%).
- •Steve Luther Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.9).
- •John F. Kennedy High is the larger school with 1,983 students compared with 403.
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 Steve Luther Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Steve Luther Elementary ranks higher (53.2 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 Steve Luther Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between La Palma and La Palma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy High: 1,983. Steve Luther Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy High and Steve Luther Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy High is 367th of 1,343 and Steve Luther Elementary is 1735th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).