Kennedy Elementary School vs Riley Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elementary School
Livonia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
472 students
Riley Upper Elementary School
Livonia · Public middle · Grades 5–6
615 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary School Livonia, Michigan | Riley Upper Elementary School Livonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 1,581 | #111 of 485 |
| National rank | #9648 of 50,301 | #4225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 472 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Livonia | Livonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 65.8).
- •Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Kennedy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Riley Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 28.8%).
- •Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.2).
- •Riley Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 615 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 Kennedy Elementary School better than Riley Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 65.8 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 Kennedy Elementary School and Riley Upper Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Livonia and Livonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary School: 472. Riley Upper Elementary School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary School and Riley Upper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kennedy Elementary School is 221st of 1,581 and Riley Upper Elementary School is 111th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).