Acadian Elementary vs J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acadian Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
924 students
| Measure | Acadian Elementary Alexandria, Louisiana | J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School Pineville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #662 of 697 | #289 of 697 |
| National rank | #36707 of 50,301 | #11660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 270 | 924 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 924 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Alexandria | Pineville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 32.8).
- •J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Acadian Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 270.
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 Acadian Elementary better than J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 32.8 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 Acadian Elementary and J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Pineville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acadian Elementary: 270. J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School: 924. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acadian Elementary and J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Acadian Elementary is 662nd of 697 and J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School is 289th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).