Kennedy Elem School vs Pocahontas Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 338 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
Pocahontas Center
Pocahontas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
193 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Pocahontas Center Pocahontas, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1878 of 2,303 | #689 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44973 of 50,301 | #22170 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% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Pocahontas |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pocahontas Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 19.8).
- •Pocahontas Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Pocahontas Center does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Pocahontas Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Pocahontas Center does better on students per teacher (10.7 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 Pocahontas Center?
On the Success Index (US), Pocahontas Center ranks higher (54.3 vs 19.8 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 Kennedy Elem School and Pocahontas Center?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Pocahontas in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elem School: 193. Pocahontas Center: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elem School and Pocahontas Center rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Elem School is 1878th of 2,303 and Pocahontas Center is 689th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).