CSAL Elementary vs Istrouma High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.1 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
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 6–12
556 students
| Measure | CSAL Elementary Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Istrouma High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #697 of 697 | #195 of 246 |
| National rank | #47384 of 50,301 | #9186 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 288 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Istrouma High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 15.5).
- •CSAL Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 90.6%).
- •Istrouma High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 36.0).
- •Istrouma High School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 288.
- •CSAL Elementary is a charter school while Istrouma High School is a public 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 CSAL Elementary better than Istrouma High School?
On the Success Index (US), Istrouma High School ranks higher (47.0 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 Istrouma High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CSAL Elementary: 288. Istrouma High School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CSAL Elementary and Istrouma High School rank in Louisiana?
CSAL Elementary is 697th of 697 and Istrouma High School is 195th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).