Jamestown Elementary School vs Salem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamestown Elementary School
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Salem Elementary School
Russell Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Jamestown Elementary School Jamestown, Kentucky | Salem Elementary School Russell Springs, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 707 | #386 of 707 |
| National rank | #27549 of 50,301 | #24638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 480 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Jamestown | Russell Springs |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 46.5).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Jamestown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 75%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •Jamestown Elementary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 401.
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 Jamestown Elementary School better than Salem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Elementary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 46.5 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 Jamestown Elementary School and Salem Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Russell Springs in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown Elementary School: 480. Salem Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown Elementary School and Salem Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Jamestown Elementary School is 464th of 707 and Salem Elementary School is 386th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).