Bowen Elementary vs Simpson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students
Simpson Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
731 students
| Measure | Bowen Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Simpson Elementary School Franklin, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 707 | #328 of 707 |
| National rank | #12855 of 50,301 | #22255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 729 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| city | Louisville | Franklin |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 54.2).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 66.6%).
- •Simpson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •Simpson Elementary School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 729.
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 Bowen Elementary better than Simpson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowen Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 54.2 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 Bowen Elementary and Simpson Elementary School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Franklin in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen Elementary: 729. Simpson Elementary School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen Elementary and Simpson Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Bowen Elementary is 105th of 707 and Simpson Elementary School is 328th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).