Fairdale Elementary vs Lassiter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairdale Elementary
Fairdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Lassiter Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students
| Measure | Fairdale Elementary Fairdale, Kentucky | Lassiter Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 707 | #204 of 217 |
| National rank | #32394 of 50,301 | #11191 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 921 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 921 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 28% |
| city | Fairdale | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 33.5).
- •Fairdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Fairdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Fairdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 73.8%).
- •Fairdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Lassiter Middle is the larger school with 921 students compared with 653.
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 Fairdale Elementary better than Lassiter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairdale Elementary ranks higher (39.3 vs 33.5 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 Fairdale Elementary and Lassiter Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Fairdale and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairdale Elementary: 653. Lassiter Middle: 921. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairdale Elementary and Lassiter Middle rank in Kentucky?
Fairdale Elementary is 566th of 707 and Lassiter Middle is 204th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).