Ashland Elementary School vs Foster Traditional Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
Foster Traditional Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
| Measure | Ashland Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Foster Traditional Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 707 | #678 of 707 |
| National rank | #9024 of 50,301 | #43003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 316 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 16% |
| city | Lexington | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 22.9).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 16%).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 84.5%).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Foster Traditional Academy is the larger school with 317 students compared with 316.
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 Ashland Elementary School better than Foster Traditional Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Elementary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 22.9 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 Ashland Elementary School and Foster Traditional Academy?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Elementary School: 316. Foster Traditional Academy: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Elementary School and Foster Traditional Academy rank in Kentucky?
Ashland Elementary School is 43rd of 707 and Foster Traditional Academy is 678th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).