Howell Elementary School vs James A Caywood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Elementary School
Elsmere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
James A Caywood Elementary School
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Howell Elementary School Elsmere, Kentucky | James A Caywood Elementary School Edgewood, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 707 | #189 of 707 |
| National rank | #44283 of 50,301 | #16730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 61% |
| city | Elsmere | Edgewood |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A Caywood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 20.9).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 94.3%).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 299.
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 Howell Elementary School better than James A Caywood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A Caywood Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 20.9 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 Howell Elementary School and James A Caywood Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elsmere and Edgewood in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Elementary School: 299. James A Caywood Elementary School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Elementary School and James A Caywood Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Howell Elementary School is 687th of 707 and James A Caywood Elementary School is 189th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).