John F Kennedy Elem School vs Northview Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elem School
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
632 students
Northview Elem School
Peru · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
594 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elem School Spring Valley, Illinois | Northview Elem School Peru, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1391 of 2,303 | #855 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37102 of 50,301 | #25650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 632 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| city | Spring Valley | Peru |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northview Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 32.2).
- •Northview Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Northview Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Northview Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 60.9%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 594.
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 John F Kennedy Elem School better than Northview Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Northview Elem School ranks higher (49.3 vs 32.2 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 John F Kennedy Elem School and Northview Elem School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Peru in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elem School: 632. Northview Elem School: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elem School and Northview Elem School rank in Illinois?
John F Kennedy Elem School is 1391st of 2,303 and Northview Elem School is 855th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).