Mill Creek Elementary vs Schaffner Traditional Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Schaffner Traditional Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Schaffner Traditional Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 707 | #171 of 707 |
| National rank | #48347 of 50,301 | #16061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 437 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 63% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 13.4).
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 12%).
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 83.1%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary is the larger school with 573 students compared with 437.
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 Mill Creek Elementary better than Schaffner Traditional Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Schaffner Traditional Elementary ranks higher (63.1 vs 13.4 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 Mill Creek Elementary and Schaffner Traditional Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Elementary: 437. Schaffner Traditional Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Elementary and Schaffner Traditional Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Mill Creek Elementary is 704th of 707 and Schaffner Traditional Elementary is 171st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).