McKinley Elementary vs Robert F. Kennedy 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.
McKinley Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
206 students
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary San Jose, California | Robert F. Kennedy Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4468 of 5,693 | #4137 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45304 of 50,301 | #43602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 206 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 19.3).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 90.3%).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.9).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 300 students compared with 206.
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 McKinley Elementary better than Robert F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (22.0 vs 19.3 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 McKinley Elementary and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 206. Robert F. Kennedy Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4468th of 5,693 and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary is 4137th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).