Baskin School vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baskin School
Baskin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
325 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–2
326 students
| Measure | Baskin School Baskin, Louisiana | Hillcrest Elementary School Ruston, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 697 | #531 of 697 |
| National rank | #20876 of 50,301 | #24979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Baskin | Ruston |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baskin School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 50.3).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 78.5%).
- •Baskin School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.6).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 Baskin School better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Baskin School ranks higher (56.1 vs 50.3 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 Baskin School and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Baskin and Ruston in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baskin School: 325. Hillcrest Elementary School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baskin School and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Baskin School is 467th of 697 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 531st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).