Bridgedale Elementary School vs Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgedale Elementary School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students
| Measure | Bridgedale Elementary School Metairie, Louisiana | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 697 | #375 of 697 |
| National rank | #11215 of 50,301 | #16245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 491 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Metairie | Jefferson |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgedale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 62.8).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 70.5%).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is the larger school with 731 students compared with 491.
- •Bridgedale Elementary School is a public school while Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bridgedale Elementary School better than Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgedale Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 62.8 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 Bridgedale Elementary School and Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Jefferson in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgedale Elementary School: 491. Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgedale Elementary School and Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy rank in Louisiana?
Bridgedale Elementary School is 277th of 697 and Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 375th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).