Hartstern Elementary vs Smyrna Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.3 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
Smyrna Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
| Measure | Hartstern Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Smyrna Elementary School Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 707 | #619 of 707 |
| National rank | #30938 of 50,301 | #36534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 597 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartstern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 33.1).
- •Hartstern Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hartstern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Hartstern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 69.7%).
- •Smyrna Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.1).
- •Hartstern Elementary is the larger school with 597 students compared with 515.
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 Smyrna Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartstern Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 33.1 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 Smyrna Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartstern Elementary: 597. Smyrna Elementary School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartstern Elementary and Smyrna Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Hartstern Elementary is 532nd of 707 and Smyrna Elementary School is 619th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).