John F Kennedy El vs Patricia S Garza El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.2 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
Patricia S Garza El
Donna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy El Edinburg, Texas | Patricia S Garza El Donna, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2633 of 4,686 | #4544 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31321 of 50,301 | #46391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 514 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| city | Edinburg | Donna |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 17.4).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 98.4%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.2).
- •Patricia S Garza El is the larger school with 551 students compared with 514.
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 Patricia S Garza El?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy El ranks higher (40.9 vs 17.4 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 John F Kennedy El and Patricia S Garza El?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Donna in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy El: 514. Patricia S Garza El: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy El and Patricia S Garza El rank in Texas?
John F Kennedy El is 2633rd of 4,686 and Patricia S Garza El is 4544th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).