A. A. Nelson Elementary School vs Alfred M. Barbe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,908 students
| Measure | A. A. Nelson Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Alfred M. Barbe High School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #142 of 697 | #30 of 246 |
| National rank | #6283 of 50,301 | #1838 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 736 | 1,908 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 1,908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. A. Nelson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 76.5).
- •A. A. Nelson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Alfred M. Barbe High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Alfred M. Barbe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 56.7%).
- •A. A. Nelson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.0).
- •Alfred M. Barbe High School is the larger school with 1,908 students compared with 736.
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 A. A. Nelson Elementary School better than Alfred M. Barbe High School?
On the Success Index (US), A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 76.5 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 A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Alfred M. Barbe High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. A. Nelson Elementary School: 736. Alfred M. Barbe High School: 1,908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Alfred M. Barbe High School rank in Louisiana?
A. A. Nelson Elementary School is 142nd of 697 and Alfred M. Barbe High School is 30th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).