Bates Elementary vs Dixie Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
| Measure | Bates Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Dixie Elementary Magnet School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 707 | #188 of 707 |
| National rank | #19490 of 50,301 | #16712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | Louisville | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 58.1).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Bates Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Bates Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 49.8%).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.3).
- •Bates Elementary is the larger school with 585 students compared with 584.
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 Bates Elementary better than Dixie Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Dixie Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (62.1 vs 58.1 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 Bates Elementary and Dixie Elementary Magnet School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Elementary: 585. Dixie Elementary Magnet School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Elementary and Dixie Elementary Magnet School rank in Kentucky?
Bates Elementary is 267th of 707 and Dixie Elementary Magnet School is 188th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).