John F Kennedy School vs. Harry L Edson School
Should you attend John F Kennedy School or Harry L Edson School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Harry L Edson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John F Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harry L Edson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
359 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4242 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3710 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
93
Grade 1 Students
71
85
Grade 2 Students
64
63
Grade 3 Students
83
88
Grade 4 Students
53
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
24%
31%
% Black
21%
7%
% White
33%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
13%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
