Charles M. Burke Elementary School vs Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
Duson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Ridge Elementary School
Duson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
| Measure | Charles M. Burke Elementary School Duson, Louisiana | Ridge Elementary School Duson, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #398 of 697 | #274 of 697 |
| National rank | #17119 of 50,301 | #11115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| city | Duson | Duson |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 61.5).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 67%).
- •Charles M. Burke Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.7).
- •Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 564.
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 Charles M. Burke Elementary School better than Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 61.5 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 Charles M. Burke Elementary School and Ridge Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Duson and Duson in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles M. Burke Elementary School: 564. Ridge Elementary School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles M. Burke Elementary School and Ridge Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Charles M. Burke Elementary School is 398th of 697 and Ridge Elementary School is 274th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).