Brentwood Elementary School vs F. K. White Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
F. K. White Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
| Measure | Brentwood Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | F. K. White Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #445 of 697 | #102 of 218 |
| National rank | #19632 of 50,301 | #3546 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F. K. White Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 57.9).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Brentwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 93%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.5).
- •F. K. White Middle School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 272.
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 Brentwood Elementary School better than F. K. White Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), F. K. White Middle School ranks higher (69.0 vs 57.9 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 Brentwood Elementary School and F. K. White Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentwood Elementary School: 272. F. K. White Middle School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentwood Elementary School and F. K. White Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Brentwood Elementary School is 445th of 697 and F. K. White Middle School is 102nd of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).