G C Burkhead Elementary School vs Panther Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Panther Academy
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
222 students
| Measure | G C Burkhead Elementary School Elizabethtown, Kentucky | Panther Academy Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 707 | #301 of 707 |
| National rank | #18842 of 50,301 | #21466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 634 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G C Burkhead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 55.3).
- •Panther Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 55.5%).
- •G C Burkhead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •G C Burkhead Elementary School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 222.
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 G C Burkhead Elementary School better than Panther Academy?
On the Success Index (US), G C Burkhead Elementary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 55.3 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 G C Burkhead Elementary School and Panther Academy?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G C Burkhead Elementary School: 634. Panther Academy: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G C Burkhead Elementary School and Panther Academy rank in Kentucky?
G C Burkhead Elementary School is 251st of 707 and Panther Academy is 301st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).