Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North vs Semple Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 958 m 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
Semple Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
| Measure | Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North Louisville, Kentucky | Semple Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 217 | #681 of 707 |
| National rank | #13875 of 15,369 | #43108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Semple Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 19.4).
- •Semple Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Semple Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Semple Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Semple Elementary is the larger school with 592 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 Semple Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Semple Elementary ranks higher (22.8 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 Semple Elementary?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North: 470. Semple Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North and Semple Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is 214th of 217 and Semple Elementary is 681st of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).