John F Kennedy El vs Liestman El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 449 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Liestman El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
514 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy El Edinburg, Texas | Liestman El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2633 of 4,686 | #2857 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31321 of 50,301 | #32757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Edinburg | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 38.8).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Liestman El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 93.8%).
- •Liestman El does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.1).
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 El better than Liestman El?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy El ranks higher (40.9 vs 38.8 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 El and Liestman El?
About 449 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy El: 514. Liestman El: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy El and Liestman El rank in Texas?
John F Kennedy El is 2633rd of 4,686 and Liestman El is 2857th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).