Dawson Orman Education Center vs Shelby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson Orman Education Center
Louisville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students
Shelby Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Dawson Orman Education Center Louisville, Kentucky | Shelby Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #670 of 707 |
| National rank | – | #41481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 149 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawson Orman Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 83.8%).
- •Shelby Academy does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.5).
- •Shelby Academy is the larger school with 290 students compared with 149.
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 Dawson Orman Education Center better than Shelby Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dawson Orman Education Center and Shelby Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson Orman Education Center: 149. Shelby Academy: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson Orman Education Center and Shelby Academy rank in Kentucky?
Dawson Orman Education Center is unranked and Shelby Academy is 670th of 707 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).