Alice Birney Elementary School vs Bissonet Plaza School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Birney Elementary School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Bissonet Plaza School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
624 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary School Metairie, Louisiana | Bissonet Plaza School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 697 | #276 of 697 |
| National rank | #11758 of 50,301 | #11213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 579 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| city | Metairie | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.3 vs 70.1).
- •Bissonet Plaza School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Bissonet Plaza School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Bissonet Plaza School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 63.9%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Bissonet Plaza School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 579.
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 Alice Birney Elementary School better than Bissonet Plaza School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alice Birney Elementary School and Bissonet Plaza School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary School: 579. Bissonet Plaza School: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary School and Bissonet Plaza School rank in Louisiana?
Alice Birney Elementary School is 292nd of 697 and Bissonet Plaza School is 276th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).