F. J. Kingsbury School vs Kendall College & Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. J. Kingsbury School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Kendall College & Career Academy
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | F. J. Kingsbury School Waterbury, Connecticut | Kendall College & Career Academy Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 596 | #416 of 596 |
| National rank | #42825 of 50,301 | #26097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 41% |
| city | Waterbury | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kendall College & Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 23.2).
- •Kendall College & Career Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Kendall College & Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Kendall College & Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 83.2%).
- •Kendall College & Career Academy does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.0).
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 F. J. Kingsbury School better than Kendall College & Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kendall College & Career Academy ranks higher (48.6 vs 23.2 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 F. J. Kingsbury School and Kendall College & Career Academy?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. J. Kingsbury School: 416. Kendall College & Career Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. J. Kingsbury School and Kendall College & Career Academy rank in Connecticut?
F. J. Kingsbury School is 539th of 596 and Kendall College & Career Academy is 416th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).