Gutermuth Elementary vs Jacob Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gutermuth Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Jacob Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Gutermuth Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Jacob Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 707 | #689 of 707 |
| National rank | #38996 of 50,301 | #44532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gutermuth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 20.5).
- •Gutermuth Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Gutermuth Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Gutermuth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 82.7%).
- •Gutermuth Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •Jacob Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 451.
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 Gutermuth Elementary better than Jacob Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gutermuth Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 20.5 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 Gutermuth Elementary and Jacob Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gutermuth Elementary: 451. Jacob Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gutermuth Elementary and Jacob Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Gutermuth Elementary is 649th of 707 and Jacob Elementary is 689th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).