John F Kennedy vs Lt Peter M Hansen
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Lt Peter M Hansen
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Canton, Massachusetts | Lt Peter M Hansen Canton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,009 | #368 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5915 of 50,301 | #11392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 462 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 69.9).
- •John F Kennedy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •John F Kennedy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •John F Kennedy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Lt Peter M Hansen is the larger school with 538 students compared with 462.
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 Lt Peter M Hansen?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy ranks higher (78.4 vs 69.9 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 Lt Peter M Hansen?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy: 462. Lt Peter M Hansen: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy and Lt Peter M Hansen rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy is 225th of 1,009 and Lt Peter M Hansen is 368th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).