Cankton Elementary School vs Live Oak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cankton Elementary School
Cankton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
504 students
Live Oak Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Cankton Elementary School Cankton, Louisiana | Live Oak Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 697 | #475 of 697 |
| National rank | #12257 of 50,301 | #21390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| city | Cankton | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cankton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 55.4).
- •Cankton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Cankton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Live Oak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 82.9%).
- •Cankton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.3).
- •Live Oak Elementary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 504.
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 Cankton Elementary School better than Live Oak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cankton Elementary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 55.4 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 Cankton Elementary School and Live Oak Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Cankton and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cankton Elementary School: 504. Live Oak Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cankton Elementary School and Live Oak Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Cankton Elementary School is 304th of 697 and Live Oak Elementary School is 475th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).