Newton Parrish Elementary School vs Tamarack Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
Tamarack Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Newton Parrish Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky | Tamarack Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 707 | #220 of 707 |
| National rank | #18347 of 50,301 | #17961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 545 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.8 vs 60.4).
- •Tamarack Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Tamarack Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 67%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.6).
- •Tamarack Elementary School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 545.
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 Newton Parrish Elementary School better than Tamarack Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newton Parrish Elementary School and Tamarack Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Parrish Elementary School: 545. Tamarack Elementary School: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Parrish Elementary School and Tamarack Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Newton Parrish Elementary School is 236th of 707 and Tamarack Elementary School is 220th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).