Bates Elementary vs Fern Creek Elementary
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.
Bates Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Fern Creek Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
| Measure | Bates Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Fern Creek Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 707 | #514 of 707 |
| National rank | #19490 of 50,301 | #30145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 42.7).
- •Bates Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Bates Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Bates Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 63.7%).
- •Fern Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.3).
- •Fern Creek Elementary is the larger school with 744 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 Fern Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bates Elementary ranks higher (58.1 vs 42.7 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 Fern Creek Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Elementary: 585. Fern Creek Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Elementary and Fern Creek Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Bates Elementary is 267th of 707 and Fern Creek Elementary is 514th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).