Cumberland Elementary School vs James Lane Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Elementary School
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
428 students
James Lane Allen Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Cumberland Elementary School Cumberland, Kentucky | James Lane Allen Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 707 | #557 of 707 |
| National rank | #30278 of 50,301 | #31804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| city | Cumberland | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 40.2).
- •Cumberland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Cumberland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •James Lane Allen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 83.4%).
- •James Lane Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
- •James Lane Allen Elementary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 428.
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 Cumberland Elementary School better than James Lane Allen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Elementary School ranks higher (42.5 vs 40.2 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 Cumberland Elementary School and James Lane Allen Elementary School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Elementary School: 428. James Lane Allen Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Elementary School and James Lane Allen Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Cumberland Elementary School is 517th of 707 and James Lane Allen Elementary School is 557th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).