Field Elementary vs St Matthews Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
St Matthews Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
| Measure | Field Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | St Matthews Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 707 | #180 of 707 |
| National rank | #23171 of 50,301 | #16344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 465 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Matthews Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 52.8).
- •St Matthews Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •St Matthews Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Field Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 41.5%).
- •St Matthews Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.9).
- •St Matthews Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 465.
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 Field Elementary better than St Matthews Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St Matthews Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 52.8 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 Field Elementary and St Matthews Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Elementary: 465. St Matthews Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Elementary and St Matthews Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Field Elementary is 345th of 707 and St Matthews Elementary is 180th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).