Carter Traditional Elementary vs Foster Traditional Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Traditional Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Foster Traditional Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
| Measure | Carter Traditional Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Foster Traditional Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 707 | #678 of 707 |
| National rank | #23661 of 50,301 | #43003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 16% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Traditional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 22.9).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 84.5%).
- •Foster Traditional Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.8).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary is the larger school with 471 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 Carter Traditional Elementary better than Foster Traditional Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Traditional Elementary ranks higher (52.1 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 Carter Traditional Elementary and Foster Traditional Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Traditional Elementary: 471. Foster Traditional Academy: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Traditional Elementary and Foster Traditional Academy rank in Kentucky?
Carter Traditional Elementary is 358th of 707 and Foster Traditional Academy is 678th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).