Athens-Chilesburg Elementary vs Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.9 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
Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1 students
| Measure | Athens-Chilesburg Elementary Lexington, Kentucky | Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 707 | – |
| National rank | #2974 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 620 | 1 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 1 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 0.2 |
| 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 57.5).
- •Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary does better on students per teacher (0.2 vs 15.1).
- •Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is the larger school with 620 students compared with 1.
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 Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Athens-Chilesburg Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 57.5 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 Athens-Chilesburg Elementary and Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary: 620. Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary: 1. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens-Chilesburg Elementary and Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is 5th of 707 and Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).