Dorton Elementary School vs Engelhard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorton Elementary School
Dorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
263 students
Engelhard Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
| Measure | Dorton Elementary School Dorton, Kentucky | Engelhard Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 707 | #688 of 707 |
| National rank | #14780 of 50,301 | #44517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 263 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| city | Dorton | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 20.5).
- •Dorton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Dorton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Dorton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 86.4%).
- •Engelhard Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Engelhard Elementary is the larger school with 265 students compared with 263.
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 Dorton Elementary School better than Engelhard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dorton Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 20.5 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 Dorton Elementary School and Engelhard Elementary?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Dorton and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorton Elementary School: 263. Engelhard Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorton Elementary School and Engelhard Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Dorton Elementary School is 147th of 707 and Engelhard Elementary is 688th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).