Hartstern Elementary vs Mt. Vernon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartstern Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
| Measure | Hartstern Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Mt. Vernon Elementary Mount Vernon, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 707 | #274 of 707 |
| National rank | #30938 of 50,301 | #20075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 597 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Louisville | Mount Vernon |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 41.5).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Hartstern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 66.5%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.1).
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 Hartstern Elementary better than Mt. Vernon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Vernon Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 41.5 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 Hartstern Elementary and Mt. Vernon Elementary?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Mount Vernon in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartstern Elementary: 597. Mt. Vernon Elementary: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartstern Elementary and Mt. Vernon Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Hartstern Elementary is 532nd of 707 and Mt. Vernon Elementary is 274th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).