Howell Elementary School vs R C Hinsdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.5 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
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Howell Elementary School Elsmere, Kentucky | R C Hinsdale Elementary School Edgewood, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #687 of 707 | #32 of 707 |
| National rank | #44283 of 50,301 | #8283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 64% |
| city | Elsmere | Edgewood |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R C Hinsdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 20.9).
- •R C Hinsdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 17%).
- •R C Hinsdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •R C Hinsdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 94.3%).
- •Howell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •R C Hinsdale Elementary School is the larger school with 555 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 R C Hinsdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), R C Hinsdale Elementary School ranks higher (74.5 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 R C Hinsdale Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Elsmere and Edgewood in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Elementary School: 299. R C Hinsdale Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Elementary School and R C Hinsdale Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Howell Elementary School is 687th of 707 and R C Hinsdale Elementary School is 32nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).