Sanders Elementary vs Wilkerson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sanders Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Wilkerson Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Sanders Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Wilkerson Elementary School Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 707 | #641 of 707 |
| National rank | #36770 of 50,301 | #38059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 394 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanders Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 30.8).
- •Sanders Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Wilkerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 77.7%).
- •Sanders Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Wilkerson Elementary School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 394.
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 Sanders Elementary better than Wilkerson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanders Elementary ranks higher (32.8 vs 30.8 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 Sanders Elementary and Wilkerson Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sanders Elementary: 394. Wilkerson Elementary School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sanders Elementary and Wilkerson Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Sanders Elementary is 623rd of 707 and Wilkerson Elementary School is 641st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).