Southern Elementary School vs Tates Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Tates Creek Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Southern Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Tates Creek Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 707 | #581 of 707 |
| National rank | #26629 of 50,301 | #33704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 37.5).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 78.1%).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Tates Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 476.
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 Southern Elementary School better than Tates Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Elementary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 37.5 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 Southern Elementary School and Tates Creek Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Elementary School: 476. Tates Creek Elementary School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Elementary School and Tates Creek Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Southern Elementary School is 446th of 707 and Tates Creek Elementary School is 581st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).