Buchanan Elementary School vs Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Elementary School
Livonia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
Kennedy Elementary School
Livonia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
472 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary School Livonia, Michigan | Kennedy Elementary School Livonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,581 | #221 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16630 of 50,301 | #9648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 483 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Livonia | Livonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 62.2).
- •Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Kennedy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Buchanan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 28.8%).
- •Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.9).
- •Buchanan Elementary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 472.
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 Buchanan Elementary School better than Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 62.2 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 Buchanan Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Livonia and Livonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary School: 483. Kennedy Elementary School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Elementary School is 415th of 1,581 and Kennedy Elementary School is 221st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).