E M Baker School vs John F Kennedy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E M Baker School
Great Neck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
651 students
John F Kennedy School
Great Neck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | E M Baker School Great Neck, New York | John F Kennedy School Great Neck, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #85 of 2,536 | #182 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #602 of 50,301 | #1673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 651 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Great Neck | Great Neck |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E M Baker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 86.9).
- •E M Baker School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •E M Baker School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •E M Baker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 29.5%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.5).
- •E M Baker School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 427.
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 E M Baker School better than John F Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), E M Baker School ranks higher (90.9 vs 86.9 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 E M Baker School and John F Kennedy School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Great Neck and Great Neck in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E M Baker School: 651. John F Kennedy School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E M Baker School and John F Kennedy School rank in New York?
E M Baker School is 85th of 2,536 and John F Kennedy School is 182nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).