Buckner Elementary School vs LaGrange Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Elementary School
Buckner · Public elementary · Grades K–5
620 students
LaGrange Elementary School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Buckner Elementary School Buckner, Kentucky | LaGrange Elementary School La Grange, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 707 | #346 of 707 |
| National rank | #7314 of 50,301 | #23183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 620 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 43% |
| city | Buckner | La Grange |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 52.8).
- •Buckner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Buckner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Buckner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 57.3%).
- •LaGrange Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.1).
- •Buckner Elementary School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 450.
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 Buckner Elementary School better than LaGrange Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buckner Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 52.8 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 Buckner Elementary School and LaGrange Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Buckner and La Grange in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Elementary School: 620. LaGrange Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Elementary School and LaGrange Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Buckner Elementary School is 28th of 707 and LaGrange Elementary School is 346th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).