Bates Elementary vs Ramsey Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.1 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
Ramsey Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,151 students
| Measure | Bates Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Ramsey Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 707 | #197 of 217 |
| National rank | #19490 of 50,301 | #10173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 1,151 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 30% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 38.5).
- •Bates Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •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 57.9%).
- •Bates Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.7).
- •Ramsey Middle is the larger school with 1,151 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 Ramsey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bates Elementary ranks higher (58.1 vs 38.5 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 Ramsey Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Elementary: 585. Ramsey Middle: 1,151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Elementary and Ramsey Middle rank in Kentucky?
Bates Elementary is 267th of 707 and Ramsey Middle is 197th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).