Fern Creek Elementary vs Luhr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.1 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
Luhr Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Fern Creek Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Luhr Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 707 | #563 of 707 |
| National rank | #30145 of 50,301 | #32130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 744 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 39.7).
- •Fern Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Fern Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Luhr 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 17.0).
- •Fern Creek Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 544.
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 Luhr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Creek Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 39.7 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 Fern Creek Elementary and Luhr Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Creek Elementary: 744. Luhr Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Creek Elementary and Luhr Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Fern Creek Elementary is 514th of 707 and Luhr Elementary is 563rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).