Hiawatha Elementary School vs John F Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elementary School Hiawatha, Iowa | John F Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #307 of 654 | #151 of 319 |
| National rank | #7128 of 50,301 | #2079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 1,648 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 1,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| city | Hiawatha | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 75.3).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •John F Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 53%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.9).
- •John F Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 334.
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 Hiawatha Elementary School better than John F Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 75.3 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 Hiawatha Elementary School and John F Kennedy High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elementary School: 334. John F Kennedy High School: 1,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elementary School and John F Kennedy High School rank in Iowa?
Hiawatha Elementary School is 307th of 654 and John F Kennedy High School is 151st of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).