Garden Springs Elementary School vs Wellington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Springs Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Wellington Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Garden Springs Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Wellington Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 707 | #695 of 707 |
| National rank | #10312 of 50,301 | #45565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 25% |
| city | Lexington | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 18.9).
- •Garden Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 25%).
- •Garden Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 25%).
- •Garden Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 78.5%).
- •Garden Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.4).
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 Garden Springs Elementary School better than Wellington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Springs Elementary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 18.9 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 Garden Springs Elementary School and Wellington Elementary?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Springs Elementary School: 418. Wellington Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Springs Elementary School and Wellington Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Garden Springs Elementary School is 62nd of 707 and Wellington Elementary is 695th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).