Kennedy (John F.) Elementary vs Niemes (John H.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
398 students
Niemes (John H.) Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students
| Measure | Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia, California | Niemes (John H.) Elementary Artesia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1705 of 5,693 | #3666 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22501 of 50,301 | #40932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 398 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Artesia | Artesia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 26.2).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.4).
- •Niemes (John H.) Elementary is the larger school with 631 students compared with 398.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary better than Niemes (John H.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy (John F.) Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 26.2 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 Kennedy (John F.) Elementary and Niemes (John H.) Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Artesia and Artesia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary: 398. Niemes (John H.) Elementary: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy (John F.) Elementary and Niemes (John H.) Elementary rank in California?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is 1705th of 5,693 and Niemes (John H.) Elementary is 3666th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).