Harry L Edson School vs John F Kennedy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry L Edson School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
John F Kennedy School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
322 students
| Measure | Harry L Edson School Kingston, New York | John F Kennedy School Kingston, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1506 of 2,536 | #2017 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27218 of 50,301 | #37803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 397 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Kingston | Kingston |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry L Edson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 31.1).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 65.8%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.5).
- •Harry L Edson School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 322.
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 Harry L Edson School better than John F Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry L Edson School ranks higher (46.9 vs 31.1 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 Harry L Edson School and John F Kennedy School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry L Edson School: 397. John F Kennedy School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry L Edson School and John F Kennedy School rank in New York?
Harry L Edson School is 1506th of 2,536 and John F Kennedy School is 2017th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).