Jennings School vs McKinley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jennings School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
McKinley School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Jennings School Fairfield, Connecticut | McKinley School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 596 | #253 of 596 |
| National rank | #889 of 50,301 | #8927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 280 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jennings School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 73.5).
- •Jennings School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Jennings School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Jennings School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 52.6%).
- •Jennings School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.2).
- •McKinley School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 280.
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 Jennings School better than McKinley School?
On the Success Index (US), Jennings School ranks higher (89.5 vs 73.5 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 Jennings School and McKinley School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jennings School: 280. McKinley School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jennings School and McKinley School rank in Connecticut?
Jennings School is 73rd of 596 and McKinley School is 253rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).