Irving Elementary School vs John Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
John Kennedy Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Irving Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa | John Kennedy Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #237 of 654 | #114 of 654 |
| National rank | #5427 of 50,301 | #2619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 79.2).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 45.2%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 409.
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 Irving Elementary School better than John Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 79.2 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 Irving Elementary School and John Kennedy Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Elementary School: 409. John Kennedy Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Elementary School and John Kennedy Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Irving Elementary School is 237th of 654 and John Kennedy Elementary School is 114th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).