CSAL Elementary vs Foundation Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 118 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CSAL Elementary
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Foundation Preparatory Academy
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
274 students
| Measure | CSAL Elementary Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Foundation Preparatory Academy New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #697 of 697 | #686 of 697 |
| National rank | #47384 of 50,301 | #42167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 288 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Baton Rouge | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foundation Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 15.5).
- •CSAL Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 90.9%).
- •Foundation Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 36.0).
- •CSAL Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 274.
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 CSAL Elementary better than Foundation Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Foundation Preparatory Academy ranks higher (24.2 vs 15.5 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 CSAL Elementary and Foundation Preparatory Academy?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CSAL Elementary: 288. Foundation Preparatory Academy: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CSAL Elementary and Foundation Preparatory Academy rank in Louisiana?
CSAL Elementary is 697th of 697 and Foundation Preparatory Academy is 686th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).