Capuano Early Childhood Center vs Kennedy-Longfellow
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Somerville ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโK
250 students
Kennedy-Longfellow
Cambridge ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
215 students
| Measure | Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville, Massachusetts | Kennedy-Longfellow Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,009 | #788 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5165 of 50,301 | #31084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKโK | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 250 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | โ | 37% |
| Math proficiency | โ | 37% |
| city | Somerville | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขCapuano Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 41.3).
- โขKennedy-Longfellow does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.4).
- โขCapuano Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 250 students compared with 215.
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 Capuano Early Childhood Center better than Kennedy-Longfellow?
On the Success Index (US), Capuano Early Childhood Center ranks higher (79.6 vs 41.3 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 Capuano Early Childhood Center and Kennedy-Longfellow?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capuano Early Childhood Center: 250. Kennedy-Longfellow: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capuano Early Childhood Center and Kennedy-Longfellow rank in Massachusetts?
Capuano Early Childhood Center is 203rd of 1,009 and Kennedy-Longfellow is 788th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).