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J B Kennedy Elem School vs Richard Byrd Elementary School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJ B Kennedy Elem School
Burbank, Illinois
Richard Byrd Elementary School
Burbank, Illinois
Success Index (US)
37
Lower 50%
31
Lower 50%
State rank#1203 of 2,303#1444 of 2,303
National rank#33976 of 50,301#38043 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“5
Students295266
Enrollment295266
Free/reduced-price lunch66.4%61.3%
Students per teacher13.414.8
Reading proficiency35%32%
Math proficiency36%27%
cityBurbankBurbank
stateIllinoisIllinois
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The verdict

  • โ€ขJ B Kennedy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 30.8).
  • โ€ขJ B Kennedy Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
  • โ€ขJ B Kennedy Elem School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
  • โ€ขRichard Byrd Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 66.4%).
  • โ€ขJ B Kennedy Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
  • โ€ขJ B Kennedy Elem School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 266.

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 J B Kennedy Elem School better than Richard Byrd Elementary School?

On the Success Index (US), J B Kennedy Elem School ranks higher (37.0 vs 30.8 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 J B Kennedy Elem School and Richard Byrd Elementary School?

About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in Illinois.

Which has the better Enrollment?

J B Kennedy Elem School: 295. Richard Byrd Elementary School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do J B Kennedy Elem School and Richard Byrd Elementary School rank in Illinois?

J B Kennedy Elem School is 1203rd of 2,303 and Richard Byrd Elementary School is 1444th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).