Bardstown Elementary School vs Foster Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bardstown Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
847 students
Foster Heights Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
| Measure | Bardstown Elementary School Bardstown, Kentucky | Foster Heights Elementary School Bardstown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 707 | #537 of 707 |
| National rank | #25347 of 50,301 | #31067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 847 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Bardstown | Bardstown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bardstown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 41.3).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 56.5%).
- •Foster Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Bardstown Elementary School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 588.
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 Bardstown Elementary School better than Foster Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bardstown Elementary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 41.3 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 Bardstown Elementary School and Foster Heights Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bardstown and Bardstown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bardstown Elementary School: 847. Foster Heights Elementary School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bardstown Elementary School and Foster Heights Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Bardstown Elementary School is 410th of 707 and Foster Heights Elementary School is 537th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).