Hazelwood Elementary vs Rutherford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelwood Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Rutherford Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Hazelwood Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Rutherford Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 707 | #682 of 707 |
| National rank | #34101 of 50,301 | #43679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 527 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 21.9).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Rutherford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 89.6%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 23.8).
- •Hazelwood Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 476.
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 Hazelwood Elementary better than Rutherford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hazelwood Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 21.9 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 Hazelwood Elementary and Rutherford Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazelwood Elementary: 527. Rutherford Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazelwood Elementary and Rutherford Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Hazelwood Elementary is 591st of 707 and Rutherford Elementary is 682nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).