Legrande Elementary School vs New Castle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legrande Elementary School
Horse Cave · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
327 students
New Castle Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Legrande Elementary School Horse Cave, Kentucky | New Castle Elementary School New Castle, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 707 | #602 of 707 |
| National rank | #29207 of 50,301 | #34530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 327 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Horse Cave | New Castle |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legrande Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 36.2).
- •New Castle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Legrande Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Legrande Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 58.3%).
- •Legrande Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Legrande Elementary School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 326.
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 Legrande Elementary School better than New Castle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Legrande Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 36.2 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 Legrande Elementary School and New Castle Elementary School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Horse Cave and New Castle in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legrande Elementary School: 327. New Castle Elementary School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legrande Elementary School and New Castle Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Legrande Elementary School is 496th of 707 and New Castle Elementary School is 602nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).