Jefferson El vs Kennedy-Powell El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
Kennedy-Powell El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Temple, Texas | Kennedy-Powell El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2614 of 4,686 | #1651 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31209 of 50,301 | #23409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy-Powell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 41.1).
- •Kennedy-Powell El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Kennedy-Powell El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Kennedy-Powell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 73.4%).
- •Kennedy-Powell El does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.4).
- •Jefferson El is the larger school with 504 students compared with 384.
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 Jefferson El better than Kennedy-Powell El?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy-Powell El ranks higher (52.5 vs 41.1 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 Jefferson El and Kennedy-Powell El?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El: 504. Kennedy-Powell El: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El and Kennedy-Powell El rank in Texas?
Jefferson El is 2614th of 4,686 and Kennedy-Powell El is 1651st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).