Catoma Elementary School vs Southlawn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catoma Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
Southlawn Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Catoma Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Southlawn Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 699 | #646 of 699 |
| National rank | #39182 of 50,301 | #46627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catoma Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 17.0).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 80%).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.9).
- •Southlawn Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 216.
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 Catoma Elementary School better than Southlawn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Catoma Elementary School ranks higher (29.0 vs 17.0 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 Catoma Elementary School and Southlawn Elementary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catoma Elementary School: 216. Southlawn Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catoma Elementary School and Southlawn Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Catoma Elementary School is 535th of 699 and Southlawn Elementary School is 646th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).