Bedford Elementary School vs Brandeis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Elementary School
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
Brandeis Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
| Measure | Bedford Elementary School Bedford, Kentucky | Brandeis Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 707 | #109 of 707 |
| National rank | #41120 of 50,301 | #12927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 64% |
| city | Bedford | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandeis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 25.9).
- •Brandeis Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 19%).
- •Brandeis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 38%).
- •Brandeis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 57.5%).
- •Brandeis Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 23.4).
- •Bedford Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 420.
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 Bedford Elementary School better than Brandeis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brandeis Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 25.9 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 Bedford Elementary School and Brandeis Elementary?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Elementary School: 421. Brandeis Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Elementary School and Brandeis Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Bedford Elementary School is 668th of 707 and Brandeis Elementary is 109th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).