Alice Birney Elementary School vs Phoebe Hearst School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.8 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
Phoebe Hearst School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary School Metairie, Louisiana | Phoebe Hearst School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 697 | #291 of 697 |
| National rank | #11758 of 50,301 | #11743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 579 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| city | Metairie | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.3 vs 69.4).
- •Alice Birney Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Phoebe Hearst School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Phoebe Hearst School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 63.9%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •Phoebe Hearst School is the larger school with 602 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 Phoebe Hearst 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 Phoebe Hearst School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary School: 579. Phoebe Hearst School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary School and Phoebe Hearst School rank in Louisiana?
Alice Birney Elementary School is 292nd of 697 and Phoebe Hearst School is 291st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).