Acadian Elementary School vs Gillis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acadian Elementary School
Houma · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
654 students
Gillis Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
| Measure | Acadian Elementary School Houma, Louisiana | Gillis Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #409 of 697 | #66 of 697 |
| National rank | #17332 of 50,301 | #3892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 654 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| city | Houma | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gillis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 61.2).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 85.8%).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Acadian Elementary School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 650.
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 School better than Gillis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gillis Elementary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 61.2 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 School and Gillis Elementary School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Houma and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acadian Elementary School: 654. Gillis Elementary School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acadian Elementary School and Gillis Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Acadian Elementary School is 409th of 697 and Gillis Elementary School is 66th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).