John F Kennedy Elementary School vs Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 391 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
N Bergen · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
576 students
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elementary School N Bergen, New Jersey | Veterans' Memorial Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,479 | #1233 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #33673 of 50,301 | #34135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 576 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| city | N Bergen | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.5 vs 36.8).
- •Veterans' Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 90.8%).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 502.
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 Elementary School better than Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F Kennedy Elementary School and Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
About 391 m in a straight line, between N Bergen and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elementary School: 576. Veterans' Memorial Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elementary School and Veterans' Memorial Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is 1225th of 1,479 and Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is 1233rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).