Fern Creek Elementary vs Wheeler Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 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
Wheeler Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
626 students
| Measure | Fern Creek Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Wheeler Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #514 of 707 | #55 of 707 |
| National rank | #30145 of 50,301 | #9969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 744 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 71% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheeler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 42.7).
- •Wheeler Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 41%).
- •Wheeler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Wheeler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 63.7%).
- •Wheeler Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.2).
- •Fern Creek Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 626.
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 Wheeler Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wheeler Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 42.7 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 Wheeler Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Creek Elementary: 744. Wheeler Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Creek Elementary and Wheeler Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Fern Creek Elementary is 514th of 707 and Wheeler Elementary is 55th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).