Beechgrove Elementary School vs Howell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechgrove Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Howell Elementary School
Elsmere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | Beechgrove Elementary School Independence, Kentucky | Howell Elementary School Elsmere, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 707 | #687 of 707 |
| National rank | #20106 of 50,301 | #44283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 645 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| city | Independence | Elsmere |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beechgrove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 20.9).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 94.3%).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 299.
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 Beechgrove Elementary School better than Howell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beechgrove Elementary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 20.9 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 Beechgrove Elementary School and Howell Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Independence and Elsmere in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechgrove Elementary School: 645. Howell Elementary School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechgrove Elementary School and Howell Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Beechgrove Elementary School is 276th of 707 and Howell Elementary School is 687th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).