Charles Russell Elementary School vs Wurtland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Russell Elementary School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
Wurtland Elementary School
Wurtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
203 students
| Measure | Charles Russell Elementary School Ashland, Kentucky | Wurtland Elementary School Wurtland, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 707 | #480 of 707 |
| National rank | #17047 of 50,301 | #28361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 202 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Ashland | Wurtland |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Russell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 45.4).
- •Charles Russell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Charles Russell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Charles Russell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 76.4%).
- •Wurtland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Wurtland Elementary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 202.
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 Charles Russell Elementary School better than Wurtland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Russell Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 45.4 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 Charles Russell Elementary School and Wurtland Elementary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Wurtland in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Russell Elementary School: 202. Wurtland Elementary School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Russell Elementary School and Wurtland Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Charles Russell Elementary School is 200th of 707 and Wurtland Elementary School is 480th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).