Cane Run Elementary vs Carter Traditional Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cane Run Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
Carter Traditional Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Cane Run Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Carter Traditional Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 707 | #358 of 707 |
| National rank | #47900 of 50,301 | #23661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 401 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Traditional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 14.4).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 83%).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary is the larger school with 471 students compared with 401.
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 Cane Run Elementary better than Carter Traditional Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Traditional Elementary ranks higher (52.1 vs 14.4 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 Cane Run Elementary and Carter Traditional Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cane Run Elementary: 401. Carter Traditional Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cane Run Elementary and Carter Traditional Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Cane Run Elementary is 703rd of 707 and Carter Traditional Elementary is 358th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).