Kenton Elementary School vs Summit View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenton Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
Summit View Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,324 students
| Measure | Kenton Elementary School Independence, Kentucky | Summit View Academy Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 707 | #162 of 707 |
| National rank | #11162 of 50,301 | #15698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 650 | 1,324 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 1,324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 63.7).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 44.3%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.1).
- •Summit View Academy is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 650.
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 Kenton Elementary School better than Summit View Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kenton Elementary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 63.7 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 Kenton Elementary School and Summit View Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenton Elementary School: 650. Summit View Academy: 1,324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenton Elementary School and Summit View Academy rank in Kentucky?
Kenton Elementary School is 74th of 707 and Summit View Academy is 162nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).