Alice N. Boucher Elementary School vs J. Wallace James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Scott · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
957 students
| Measure | Alice N. Boucher Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana | J. Wallace James Elementary School Scott, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #507 of 697 | #251 of 697 |
| National rank | #23225 of 50,301 | #10130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | Lafayette | Scott |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 52.7).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Alice N. Boucher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.4).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School is the larger school with 957 students compared with 442.
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 N. Boucher Elementary School better than J. Wallace James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 52.7 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 Alice N. Boucher Elementary School and J. Wallace James Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Scott in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School: 442. J. Wallace James Elementary School: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice N. Boucher Elementary School and J. Wallace James Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School is 507th of 697 and J. Wallace James Elementary School is 251st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).