Carver Elementary School vs Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
395 students
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary School Monroe, Louisiana | Minnie Ruffin Elementary School Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 697 | #465 of 697 |
| National rank | #25680 of 50,301 | #20772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 395 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 49.2).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 97.7%).
- •Minnie Ruffin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •Carver Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 354.
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 Carver Elementary School better than Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Minnie Ruffin Elementary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 49.2 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 Carver Elementary School and Minnie Ruffin Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary School: 395. Minnie Ruffin Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary School and Minnie Ruffin Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Carver Elementary School is 539th of 697 and Minnie Ruffin Elementary School is 465th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).