Bissonet Plaza School vs Tom Benson 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.
Bissonet Plaza School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
624 students
Tom Benson School
Kenner · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
631 students
| Measure | Bissonet Plaza School Metairie, Louisiana | Tom Benson School Kenner, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 697 | #604 of 697 |
| National rank | #11213 of 50,301 | #30842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 624 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 29% |
| city | Metairie | Kenner |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bissonet Plaza School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 41.7).
- •Bissonet Plaza School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 29%).
- •Bissonet Plaza School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Tom Benson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 63%).
- •Tom Benson School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Tom Benson School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 624.
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 Bissonet Plaza School better than Tom Benson School?
On the Success Index (US), Bissonet Plaza School ranks higher (70.1 vs 41.7 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 Bissonet Plaza School and Tom Benson School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Kenner in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bissonet Plaza School: 624. Tom Benson School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bissonet Plaza School and Tom Benson School rank in Louisiana?
Bissonet Plaza School is 276th of 697 and Tom Benson School is 604th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).