Kennedy Academy vs Muessel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Muessel Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | Kennedy Academy South Bend, Indiana | Muessel Elementary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 1,053 | #987 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #21029 of 50,301 | #42645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 12% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 23.5).
- •Kennedy Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 12%).
- •Kennedy Academy does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 7.5%).
- •Kennedy Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 68.8%).
- •Muessel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.3).
- •Kennedy Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 295.
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 Academy better than Muessel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Academy ranks higher (55.9 vs 23.5 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 Academy and Muessel Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Academy: 443. Muessel Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Academy and Muessel Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Kennedy Academy is 452nd of 1,053 and Muessel Elementary School is 987th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).