George J. West El. School vs Robert F. Kennedy El. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George J. West El. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
| Measure | George J. West El. School Providence, Rhode Island | Robert F. Kennedy El. School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 172 | #131 of 172 |
| National rank | #46912 of 50,301 | #38960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 33% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert F. Kennedy El. School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 16.4).
- •Robert F. Kennedy El. School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 8%).
- •Robert F. Kennedy El. School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •Robert F. Kennedy El. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 93.4%).
- •George J. West El. School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.6).
- •George J. West El. School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 451.
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 George J. West El. School better than Robert F. Kennedy El. School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert F. Kennedy El. School ranks higher (29.4 vs 16.4 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 George J. West El. School and Robert F. Kennedy El. School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George J. West El. School: 502. Robert F. Kennedy El. School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George J. West El. School and Robert F. Kennedy El. School rank in Rhode Island?
George J. West El. School is 161st of 172 and Robert F. Kennedy El. School is 131st of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).