Central Park Elementary School vs Magnolia School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park Elementary School
Bossier City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Magnolia School of Excellence
Shreveport · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,430 students
| Measure | Central Park Elementary School Bossier City, Louisiana | Magnolia School of Excellence Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #532 of 697 | – |
| National rank | #25290 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 431 | 1,430 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 1,430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 1430.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Bossier City | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Magnolia School of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 85.9%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 1430.0).
- •Magnolia School of Excellence is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 431.
- •Central Park Elementary School is a public school while Magnolia School of Excellence 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 Central Park Elementary School better than Magnolia School of Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Park Elementary School and Magnolia School of Excellence?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bossier City and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Elementary School: 431. Magnolia School of Excellence: 1,430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Elementary School and Magnolia School of Excellence rank in Louisiana?
Central Park Elementary School is 532nd of 697 and Magnolia School of Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).