Northern Elementary School vs Pulaski Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Pulaski Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Northern Elementary School Somerset, Kentucky | Pulaski Elementary School Somerset, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 707 | #152 of 707 |
| National rank | #11262 of 50,301 | #15125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 352 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 64.5).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Pulaski Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 65.9%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Pulaski Elementary School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 352.
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 Northern Elementary School better than Pulaski Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 64.5 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 Northern Elementary School and Pulaski Elementary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Elementary School: 352. Pulaski Elementary School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Elementary School and Pulaski Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Northern Elementary School is 77th of 707 and Pulaski Elementary School is 152nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).