F T Burns Elementary School vs Newton Parrish Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F T Burns Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | F T Burns Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky | Newton Parrish Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 707 | #236 of 707 |
| National rank | #21937 of 50,301 | #18347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 54.6).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 73%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School is the larger school with 545 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 F T Burns Elementary School better than Newton Parrish Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 54.6 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 F T Burns Elementary School and Newton Parrish Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F T Burns Elementary School: 440. Newton Parrish Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F T Burns Elementary School and Newton Parrish Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
F T Burns Elementary School is 321st of 707 and Newton Parrish Elementary School is 236th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).