Cherokee Elementary School vs Oakshire Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 244 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
Oakshire Elementary School
Houma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
576 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Alexandria, Louisiana | Oakshire Elementary School Houma, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #299 of 697 | #255 of 697 |
| National rank | #12051 of 50,301 | #10202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 576 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| city | Alexandria | Houma |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakshire Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 68.9).
- •Oakshire Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Oakshire Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Oakshire Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 84.5%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
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 Cherokee Elementary School better than Oakshire Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakshire Elementary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 68.9 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 Cherokee Elementary School and Oakshire Elementary School?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Houma in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 576. Oakshire Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Oakshire Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Cherokee Elementary School is 299th of 697 and Oakshire Elementary School is 255th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).