Elkhorn Elementary School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhorn Elementary School
Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
409 students
Southside Elementary School
Cynthiana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Elkhorn Elementary School Frankfort, Kentucky | Southside Elementary School Cynthiana, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 707 | #341 of 707 |
| National rank | #38991 of 50,301 | #22869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| city | Frankfort | Cynthiana |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 29.3).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 71.1%).
- •Elkhorn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.6).
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 Elkhorn Elementary School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 29.3 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 Elkhorn Elementary School and Southside Elementary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Frankfort and Cynthiana in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhorn Elementary School: 409. Southside Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhorn Elementary School and Southside Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Elkhorn Elementary School is 648th of 707 and Southside Elementary School is 341st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).