John F Hughes Elementary School vs Kernan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Hughes Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students
Kernan Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
585 students
| Measure | John F Hughes Elementary School Utica, New York | Kernan Elementary School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2136 of 2,536 | #2351 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40216 of 50,301 | #43908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 347 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 21% |
| city | Utica | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Hughes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 21.5).
- •John F Hughes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Kernan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •John F Hughes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 87.5%).
- •John F Hughes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Kernan Elementary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 347.
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 Hughes Elementary School better than Kernan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Hughes Elementary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 21.5 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 John F Hughes Elementary School and Kernan Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Utica and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Hughes Elementary School: 347. Kernan Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Hughes Elementary School and Kernan Elementary School rank in New York?
John F Hughes Elementary School is 2136th of 2,536 and Kernan Elementary School is 2351st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).