Helmwood Heights Elementary School vs Panther Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
461 students
Panther Academy
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
222 students
| Measure | Helmwood Heights Elementary School Elizabethtown, Kentucky | Panther Academy Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 707 | #301 of 707 |
| National rank | #21945 of 50,301 | #21466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 461 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.6 vs 55.3).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 52.3%).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 222.
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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School better than Panther Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Helmwood Heights Elementary School and Panther Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School: 461. Panther Academy: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helmwood Heights Elementary School and Panther Academy rank in Kentucky?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School is 322nd of 707 and Panther Academy is 301st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).