John F Kennedy Elementary School vs Thomas A Edison School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Port Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Thomas A Edison School
Port Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elementary School Port Chester, New York | Thomas A Edison School Port Chester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2176 of 2,536 | #1883 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40853 of 50,301 | #34999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| city | Port Chester | Port Chester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 26.3).
- •Thomas A Edison School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Thomas A Edison School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Thomas A Edison School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 70.8%).
- •Thomas A Edison School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 356.
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 Thomas A Edison School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison School ranks higher (35.5 vs 26.3 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 Kennedy Elementary School and Thomas A Edison School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Port Chester and Port Chester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elementary School: 725. Thomas A Edison School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elementary School and Thomas A Edison School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is 2176th of 2,536 and Thomas A Edison School is 1883rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).