John F Kennedy vs Shawsheen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy
Billerica · Public elementary · Grades K–4
330 students
Shawsheen Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
304 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Billerica, Massachusetts | Shawsheen Elementary Wilmington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,009 | #416 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #16921 of 50,301 | #13236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 330 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Billerica | Wilmington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawsheen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 61.8).
- •John F Kennedy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Shawsheen Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.0).
- •John F Kennedy is the larger school with 330 students compared with 304.
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 John F Kennedy better than Shawsheen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shawsheen Elementary ranks higher (67.3 vs 61.8 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 John F Kennedy and Shawsheen Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Billerica and Wilmington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy: 330. Shawsheen Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy and Shawsheen Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy is 497th of 1,009 and Shawsheen Elementary is 416th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).