Lone Oak Elementary School vs Wilder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 301 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lone Oak Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
495 students
Wilder Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
| Measure | Lone Oak Elementary School Paducah, Kentucky | Wilder Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 707 | #181 of 707 |
| National rank | #13020 of 50,301 | #16358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| city | Paducah | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lone Oak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 62.7).
- •Lone Oak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Lone Oak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 60.4%).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.0).
- •Wilder Elementary is the larger school with 496 students compared with 495.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lone Oak Elementary School better than Wilder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lone Oak Elementary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 62.7 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 Lone Oak Elementary School and Wilder Elementary?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lone Oak Elementary School: 495. Wilder Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lone Oak Elementary School and Wilder Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Lone Oak Elementary School is 112th of 707 and Wilder Elementary is 181st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).