Bardstown Elementary School vs Lost River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 131 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
Lost River Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
856 students
| Measure | Bardstown Elementary School Bardstown, Kentucky | Lost River Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 707 | #635 of 707 |
| National rank | #25347 of 50,301 | #37362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 847 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 31% |
| city | Bardstown | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bardstown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 31.8).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 78.4%).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Lost River Elementary is the larger school with 856 students compared with 847.
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 Lost River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bardstown Elementary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 31.8 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 Bardstown Elementary School and Lost River Elementary?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Bardstown and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bardstown Elementary School: 847. Lost River Elementary: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bardstown Elementary School and Lost River Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Bardstown Elementary School is 410th of 707 and Lost River Elementary is 635th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).