Audubon Traditional Elementary vs Shelby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audubon Traditional Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
610 students
Shelby Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Audubon Traditional Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Shelby Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 707 | #670 of 707 |
| National rank | #11583 of 50,301 | #41481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 610 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 20% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Audubon Traditional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 25.4).
- •Audubon Traditional Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 20%).
- •Audubon Traditional Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 24%).
- •Audubon Traditional Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 83.8%).
- •Shelby Academy does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 20.3).
- •Audubon Traditional Elementary is the larger school with 610 students compared with 290.
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 Audubon Traditional Elementary better than Shelby Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Audubon Traditional Elementary ranks higher (69.6 vs 25.4 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 Audubon Traditional Elementary and Shelby Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Audubon Traditional Elementary: 610. Shelby Academy: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Audubon Traditional Elementary and Shelby Academy rank in Kentucky?
Audubon Traditional Elementary is 82nd of 707 and Shelby Academy is 670th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).