Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North vs Jacob Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
Jacob Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North Louisville, Kentucky | Jacob Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 217 | #689 of 707 |
| National rank | #13875 of 15,369 | #44532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacob Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 19.4).
- •Jacob Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Jacob Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Jacob Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 470.
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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North better than Jacob Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jacob Elementary ranks higher (20.5 vs 19.4 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North and Jacob Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North: 470. Jacob Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North and Jacob Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is 214th of 217 and Jacob Elementary is 689th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).