Harvard-Kent Elementary School vs O'Donnell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Charlestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
334 students
O'Donnell Elementary School
East Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
256 students
| Measure | Harvard-Kent Elementary School Charlestown, Massachusetts | O'Donnell Elementary School East Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 1,009 | #962 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17796 of 50,301 | #43235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 334 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 17% |
| city | Charlestown | East Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvard-Kent Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 22.6).
- •Harvard-Kent Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •Harvard-Kent Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Harvard-Kent Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.7).
- •Harvard-Kent Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 256.
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 Harvard-Kent Elementary School better than O'Donnell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harvard-Kent Elementary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 22.6 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 Harvard-Kent Elementary School and O'Donnell Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Charlestown and East Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard-Kent Elementary School: 334. O'Donnell Elementary School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard-Kent Elementary School and O'Donnell Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Harvard-Kent Elementary School is 526th of 1,009 and O'Donnell Elementary School is 962nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).