Barbe Elementary School vs T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbe Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | Barbe Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #534 of 697 | #28 of 697 |
| National rank | #25486 of 50,301 | #2236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 179 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 97.5% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 49.5).
- •T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 87.7%).
- •Barbe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.0).
- •T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 179.
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 Barbe Elementary School better than T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (85.5 vs 49.5 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 Barbe Elementary School and T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbe Elementary School: 179. T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbe Elementary School and T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Barbe Elementary School is 534th of 697 and T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is 28th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).