Longfellow Elementary vs Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
450 students
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
610 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Compton, California | Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4576 of 5,693 | #4380 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45866 of 50,301 | #44857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 450 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 18.4).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 88.7%).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 26.5).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 610 students compared with 450.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Robert F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 18.4 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 Longfellow Elementary and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 450. Robert F. Kennedy Elementary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 4576th of 5,693 and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary is 4380th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).