Alex R. Kennedy Elementary vs Jeffersontown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.5 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
Jeffersontown Elementary
Jeffersontown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
| Measure | Alex R. Kennedy Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Jeffersontown Elementary Jeffersontown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 707 | #518 of 707 |
| National rank | #25143 of 50,301 | #30302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 369 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Louisville | Jeffersontown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alex R. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 42.5).
- •Alex R. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Alex R. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 62.7%).
- •Alex R. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.3).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary is the larger school with 686 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 Jeffersontown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alex R. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (50.0 vs 42.5 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 Jeffersontown Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Jeffersontown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary: 369. Jeffersontown Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alex R. Kennedy Elementary and Jeffersontown Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary is 403rd of 707 and Jeffersontown Elementary is 518th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).