Kennedy Elem School vs Lorenzo R Smith Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students
Lorenzo R Smith Elem School
Pembroke Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
193 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Lorenzo R Smith Elem School Pembroke Township, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1878 of 2,303 | #2093 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44973 of 50,301 | #47541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 193 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Pembroke Township |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 15.2).
- •Kennedy Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Kennedy Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Lorenzo R Smith Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Lorenzo R Smith Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.3).
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 Kennedy Elem School better than Lorenzo R Smith Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elem School ranks higher (19.8 vs 15.2 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 Kennedy Elem School and Lorenzo R Smith Elem School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Pembroke Township in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elem School: 193. Lorenzo R Smith Elem School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elem School and Lorenzo R Smith Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Elem School is 1878th of 2,303 and Lorenzo R Smith Elem School is 2093rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).