Ball Elementary School vs J. S. Clark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Elementary School
Ball · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
387 students
J. S. Clark Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Ball Elementary School Ball, Louisiana | J. S. Clark Elementary School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 697 | #592 of 697 |
| National rank | #14698 of 50,301 | #29816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| city | Ball | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ball Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 43.2).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 94.6%).
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 Ball Elementary School better than J. S. Clark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ball Elementary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 43.2 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 Ball Elementary School and J. S. Clark Elementary School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Ball and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Elementary School: 387. J. S. Clark Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Elementary School and J. S. Clark Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Ball Elementary School is 347th of 697 and J. S. Clark Elementary School is 592nd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).