Harrison Elementary School vs Kennedy Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Kennedy Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Harrison Elementary School South Bend, Indiana | Kennedy Academy South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1023 of 1,053 | #452 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #44895 of 50,301 | #21029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 55% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 19.9).
- •Kennedy Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 8%).
- •Kennedy Academy does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 8%).
- •Kennedy Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 73.3%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Harrison Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 443.
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 Harrison Elementary School better than Kennedy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Academy ranks higher (55.9 vs 19.9 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 Harrison Elementary School and Kennedy Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Elementary School: 555. Kennedy Academy: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Elementary School and Kennedy Academy rank in Indiana?
Harrison Elementary School is 1023rd of 1,053 and Kennedy Academy is 452nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).