A. E. Phillips Laboratory School vs Westwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 259 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students
Westwood Elementary School
Westlake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
412 students
| Measure | A. E. Phillips Laboratory School Ruston, Louisiana | Westwood Elementary School Westlake, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 697 | #513 of 697 |
| National rank | #6852 of 50,301 | #23732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 412 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Ruston | Westlake |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. E. Phillips Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 52.1).
- •A. E. Phillips Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 63.8%).
- •Westwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
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. E. Phillips Laboratory School better than Westwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks higher (76.7 vs 52.1 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. E. Phillips Laboratory School and Westwood Elementary School?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Ruston and Westlake in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School: 412. Westwood Elementary School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. E. Phillips Laboratory School and Westwood Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 162nd of 697 and Westwood Elementary School is 513th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).