Estes Elementary School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estes Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Highland Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Estes Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky | Highland Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 707 | #134 of 707 |
| National rank | #39191 of 50,301 | #14035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 62% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 29.0).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 90.4%).
- •Estes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Estes Elementary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 440.
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 Estes Elementary School better than Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 29.0 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 Estes Elementary School and Highland Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estes Elementary School: 492. Highland Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estes Elementary School and Highland Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Estes Elementary School is 651st of 707 and Highland Elementary School is 134th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).