Bates Elementary vs Farmer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.3 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
Farmer Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
737 students
| Measure | Bates Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Farmer Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 707 | #138 of 707 |
| National rank | #19490 of 50,301 | #14324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 58.1).
- •Farmer Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Farmer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Farmer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 47.5%).
- •Bates Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
- •Farmer Elementary is the larger school with 737 students compared with 585.
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 Farmer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Farmer Elementary ranks higher (65.7 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 Farmer Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Elementary: 585. Farmer Elementary: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Elementary and Farmer Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Bates Elementary is 267th of 707 and Farmer Elementary is 138th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).