Carver Elementary School vs John Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
John Kennedy Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa | John Kennedy Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #120 of 654 | #114 of 654 |
| National rank | #2705 of 50,301 | #2619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.4 vs 84.6).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 31.7%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Carver Elementary School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 493.
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 Carver Elementary School better than John Kennedy Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carver Elementary School and John Kennedy Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary School: 499. John Kennedy Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary School and John Kennedy Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carver Elementary School is 120th of 654 and John Kennedy Elementary School is 114th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).