Alex R. Kennedy Elementary vs Cochrane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Cochrane Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Alex R. Kennedy Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Cochrane Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 707 | #574 of 707 |
| National rank | #25143 of 50,301 | #32871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 369 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alex R. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 38.6).
- •Alex R. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Alex R. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Alex R. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 60.6%).
- •Cochrane Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Cochrane Elementary is the larger school with 470 students compared with 369.
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 Alex R. Kennedy Elementary better than Cochrane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alex R. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (50.0 vs 38.6 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 Alex R. Kennedy Elementary and Cochrane Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary: 369. Cochrane Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alex R. Kennedy Elementary and Cochrane Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary is 403rd of 707 and Cochrane Elementary is 574th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).