Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South vs Kenwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
543 students
Kenwood Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South Louisville, Kentucky | Kenwood Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 217 | #503 of 707 |
| National rank | #11764 of 15,369 | #29529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 543 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 30.8).
- •Kenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Kenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Kenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.6).
- •Kenwood Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 543.
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 South better than Kenwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 30.8 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and Kenwood Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South: 543. Kenwood Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and Kenwood Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South is 209th of 217 and Kenwood Elementary is 503rd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).