Okolona Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Okolona Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | Okolona Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Thomas Jefferson Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 707 | #213 of 217 |
| National rank | #37051 of 50,301 | #13423 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Okolona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 22.0).
- •Okolona Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Okolona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Okolona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 75.1%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 943 students compared with 417.
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 Okolona Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Okolona Elementary ranks higher (32.3 vs 22.0 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 Okolona Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Okolona Elementary: 417. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Okolona Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in Kentucky?
Okolona Elementary is 629th of 707 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 213th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).