Fern Creek Elementary vs Jeffersontown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Creek Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Jeffersontown Elementary
Jeffersontown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
| Measure | Fern Creek Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Jeffersontown Elementary Jeffersontown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 707 | #518 of 707 |
| National rank | #30145 of 50,301 | #30302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 744 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Louisville | Jeffersontown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.7 vs 42.5).
- •Fern Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 63.7%).
- •Fern Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.3).
- •Fern Creek Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 686.
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 Fern Creek Elementary better than Jeffersontown Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fern Creek Elementary and Jeffersontown Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Jeffersontown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Creek Elementary: 744. Jeffersontown Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Creek Elementary and Jeffersontown Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Fern Creek Elementary is 514th of 707 and Jeffersontown Elementary is 518th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).