Athens-Chilesburg Elementary vs Brenda Cowan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
620 students
Brenda Cowan Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Athens-Chilesburg Elementary Lexington, Kentucky | Brenda Cowan Elementary Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 707 | #136 of 707 |
| National rank | #2974 of 50,301 | #14235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 620 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | – |
| Math proficiency | 78% | – |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens-Chilesburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 65.8).
- •Athens-Chilesburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 44.9%).
- •Brenda Cowan Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.1).
- •Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is the larger school with 620 students compared with 586.
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 Athens-Chilesburg Elementary better than Brenda Cowan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Athens-Chilesburg Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 65.8 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 Athens-Chilesburg Elementary and Brenda Cowan Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary: 620. Brenda Cowan Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens-Chilesburg Elementary and Brenda Cowan Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is 5th of 707 and Brenda Cowan Elementary is 136th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).