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John G Carlisle Elementary vs Mary A. Goetz Elementary School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJohn G Carlisle Elementary
Covington, Kentucky
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
Ludlow, Kentucky
Success Index (US)
40
Lower 50%
55
Top 50%
State rank#553 of 707#317 of 707
National rank#31736 of 50,301#21816 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades PKโ€“6
Students333455
Enrollment333455
Free/reduced-price lunch82.3%63.7%
Students per teacher13.314.7
Reading proficiency47%58%
Math proficiency37%48%
cityCovingtonLudlow
stateKentuckyKentucky
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The verdict

  • โ€ขMary A. Goetz Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 40.3).
  • โ€ขMary A. Goetz Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
  • โ€ขMary A. Goetz Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
  • โ€ขMary A. Goetz Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 82.3%).
  • โ€ขJohn G Carlisle Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
  • โ€ขMary A. Goetz Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 333.

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 John G Carlisle Elementary better than Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?

On the Success Index (US), Mary A. Goetz Elementary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 40.3 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 John G Carlisle Elementary and Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?

About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Covington and Ludlow in Kentucky.

Which has the better Enrollment?

John G Carlisle Elementary: 333. Mary A. Goetz Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do John G Carlisle Elementary and Mary A. Goetz Elementary School rank in Kentucky?

John G Carlisle Elementary is 553rd of 707 and Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is 317th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).