Carlos F Truan J H vs John F Kennedy El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos F Truan J H
Elsa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
584 students
John F Kennedy El
Elsa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Carlos F Truan J H Elsa, Texas | John F Kennedy El Elsa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1476 of 1,684 | #3676 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12295 of 15,369 | #38409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 584 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Elsa | Elsa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 28.0).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Carlos F Truan J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 93.7%).
- •Carlos F Truan J H does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Carlos F Truan J H is the larger school with 584 students compared with 383.
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 Carlos F Truan J H better than John F Kennedy El?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy El ranks higher (30.2 vs 28.0 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 Carlos F Truan J H and John F Kennedy El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elsa and Elsa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos F Truan J H: 584. John F Kennedy El: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos F Truan J H and John F Kennedy El rank in Texas?
Carlos F Truan J H is 1476th of 1,684 and John F Kennedy El is 3676th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).