Allen Ellender School vs Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Ellender School
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
727 students
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Lafitte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Allen Ellender School Marrero, Louisiana | Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School Lafitte, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #380 of 697 | #226 of 697 |
| National rank | #16363 of 50,301 | #9315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 727 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| city | Marrero | Lafitte |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 62.6).
- •Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 64%).
- •Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 74.6%).
- •Allen Ellender School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Allen Ellender School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 360.
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 Allen Ellender School better than Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 62.6 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 Allen Ellender School and Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Marrero and Lafitte in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Ellender School: 727. Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Ellender School and Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Allen Ellender School is 380th of 697 and Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is 226th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).