F T Burns Elementary School vs Southern Oaks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.5 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
Southern Oaks Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | F T Burns Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky | Southern Oaks Elementary School Utica, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 707 | #225 of 707 |
| National rank | #21937 of 50,301 | #18082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Owensboro | Utica |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 54.6).
- •Southern Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •F T Burns Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Southern Oaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 73%).
- •F T Burns Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.7).
- •Southern Oaks Elementary School is the larger school with 468 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 Southern Oaks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 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 Southern Oaks Elementary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Utica in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F T Burns Elementary School: 440. Southern Oaks Elementary School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F T Burns Elementary School and Southern Oaks Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
F T Burns Elementary School is 321st of 707 and Southern Oaks Elementary School is 225th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).