Auburndale Elementary vs Rutherford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburndale Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Rutherford Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Auburndale Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Rutherford Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 707 | #682 of 707 |
| National rank | #31569 of 50,301 | #43679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 596 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Auburndale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 21.9).
- •Auburndale Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Auburndale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Auburndale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 77.7%).
- •Auburndale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 23.8).
- •Auburndale Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 476.
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 Auburndale Elementary better than Rutherford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Auburndale Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 21.9 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 Auburndale Elementary and Rutherford Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburndale Elementary: 596. Rutherford Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburndale Elementary and Rutherford Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Auburndale Elementary is 550th of 707 and Rutherford Elementary is 682nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).