Kennedy (John F.) Elementary vs Wittmann (Helen) 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.
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
398 students
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
561 students
| Measure | Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia, California | Wittmann (Helen) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1705 of 5,693 | #573 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22501 of 50,301 | #8229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 398 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 75% |
| city | Artesia | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 53.8).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 67.1%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 28.1).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary is the larger school with 561 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary better than Wittmann (Helen) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wittmann (Helen) Elementary ranks higher (74.6 vs 53.8 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 Wittmann (Helen) Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Artesia and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary: 398. Wittmann (Helen) Elementary: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy (John F.) Elementary and Wittmann (Helen) Elementary rank in California?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is 1705th of 5,693 and Wittmann (Helen) Elementary is 573rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).