Foster Heights Elementary School vs Nelson County Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Heights Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Nelson County Early Learning Center
Bardstown · Public other · Grades PK–PK
150 students
| Measure | Foster Heights Elementary School Bardstown, Kentucky | Nelson County Early Learning Center Bardstown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #537 of 707 | – |
| National rank | #31067 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 588 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 50.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Bardstown | Bardstown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson County Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 56.5%).
- •Foster Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 50.0).
- •Foster Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 150.
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 Foster Heights Elementary School better than Nelson County Early Learning Center?
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 Foster Heights Elementary School and Nelson County Early Learning Center?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bardstown and Bardstown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Heights Elementary School: 588. Nelson County Early Learning Center: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Heights Elementary School and Nelson County Early Learning Center rank in Kentucky?
Foster Heights Elementary School is 537th of 707 and Nelson County Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).