Bowen Elementary vs Westport Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.7 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
Westport Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
| Measure | Bowen Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Westport Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 707 | #184 of 217 |
| National rank | #12855 of 50,301 | #9135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 729 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 33% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 43.2).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 33%).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 57.1%).
- •Westport Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •Westport Middle is the larger school with 988 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 Westport Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bowen Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 43.2 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 Westport Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen Elementary: 729. Westport Middle: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen Elementary and Westport Middle rank in Kentucky?
Bowen Elementary is 105th of 707 and Westport Middle is 184th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).