Alfred Fairfax Academy vs John F Kennedy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Fairfax Academy
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
52 students
John F Kennedy Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Alfred Fairfax Academy Kansas City, Kansas | John F Kennedy Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #642 of 686 |
| National rank | – | #45663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 52 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 52 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 18% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred Fairfax Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 18.7).
- •Alfred Fairfax Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 18%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24.5%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 82.7%).
- •Alfred Fairfax Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 16.8).
- •John F Kennedy Elem is the larger school with 419 students compared with 52.
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 Alfred Fairfax Academy better than John F Kennedy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred Fairfax Academy ranks higher (23.9 vs 18.7 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 Alfred Fairfax Academy and John F Kennedy Elem?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Fairfax Academy: 52. John F Kennedy Elem: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Fairfax Academy and John F Kennedy Elem rank in Kansas?
Alfred Fairfax Academy is unranked and John F Kennedy Elem is 642nd of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).