Bayou Chicot Elementary School vs S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
Ville Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
661 students
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Bayou Chicot Elementary School Ville Platte, Louisiana | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 697 | #546 of 697 |
| National rank | #12712 of 50,301 | #26193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Ville Platte | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayou Chicot Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 48.5).
- •Bayou Chicot Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Bayou Chicot Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 54%).
- •Bayou Chicot Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 75.6%).
- •S.J. Montgomery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •S.J. Montgomery Elementary School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 661.
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 Bayou Chicot Elementary School better than S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bayou Chicot Elementary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 48.5 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 Bayou Chicot Elementary School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Ville Platte and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School: 661. S.J. Montgomery Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayou Chicot Elementary School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School is 314th of 697 and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School is 546th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).