Ben Johnson Elementary School vs Bowen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Johnson Elementary School
Mc Daniels · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
Bowen Elementary School
Stanton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
| Measure | Ben Johnson Elementary School Mc Daniels, Kentucky | Bowen Elementary School Stanton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 707 | #182 of 707 |
| National rank | #26790 of 50,301 | #16366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 232 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Mc Daniels | Stanton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 47.5).
- •Bowen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Bowen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Ben Johnson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 69.7%).
- •Bowen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Ben Johnson Elementary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 231.
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 Ben Johnson Elementary School better than Bowen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowen Elementary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 47.5 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 Ben Johnson Elementary School and Bowen Elementary School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Mc Daniels and Stanton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Johnson Elementary School: 232. Bowen Elementary School: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Johnson Elementary School and Bowen Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Ben Johnson Elementary School is 450th of 707 and Bowen Elementary School is 182nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).