Bedford Elementary School vs Waco Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 142 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
Waco Elementary School
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Bedford Elementary School Bedford, Kentucky | Waco Elementary School Waco, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 707 | #419 of 707 |
| National rank | #41120 of 50,301 | #25852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 38% |
| city | Bedford | Waco |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waco Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 25.9).
- •Waco Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •Waco Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Waco Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 57.5%).
- •Waco Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 23.4).
- •Waco Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 421.
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 Waco Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waco Elementary School ranks higher (49.0 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 Waco Elementary School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Waco in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Elementary School: 421. Waco Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Elementary School and Waco Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Bedford Elementary School is 668th of 707 and Waco Elementary School is 419th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).