Brandeis Elementary vs Foster Traditional Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandeis Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Foster Traditional Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
| Measure | Brandeis Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Foster Traditional Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 707 | #678 of 707 |
| National rank | #12927 of 50,301 | #43003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 420 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 16% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandeis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 22.9).
- •Brandeis Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 16%).
- •Brandeis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 30%).
- •Brandeis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 84.5%).
- •Foster Traditional Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.2).
- •Brandeis Elementary is the larger school with 420 students compared with 317.
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 Brandeis Elementary better than Foster Traditional Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brandeis Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 22.9 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 Brandeis Elementary and Foster Traditional Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandeis Elementary: 420. Foster Traditional Academy: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandeis Elementary and Foster Traditional Academy rank in Kentucky?
Brandeis Elementary is 109th of 707 and Foster Traditional Academy is 678th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).