East Leyden High School vs John F Kennedy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Leyden High School
Franklin Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,840 students
John F Kennedy Elem School
Schiller Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
603 students
| Measure | East Leyden High School Franklin Park, Illinois | John F Kennedy Elem School Schiller Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 691 | #777 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12106 of 16,910 | #23912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,840 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Franklin Park | Schiller Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 35.4).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •East Leyden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 68%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.0).
- •East Leyden High School is the larger school with 1,840 students compared with 603.
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 East Leyden High School better than John F Kennedy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Elem School ranks higher (51.8 vs 35.4 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 East Leyden High School and John F Kennedy Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Franklin Park and Schiller Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Leyden High School: 1,840. John F Kennedy Elem School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Leyden High School and John F Kennedy Elem School rank in Illinois?
East Leyden High School is 336th of 691 and John F Kennedy Elem School is 777th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).