Denham Springs Elementary School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denham Springs Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
Southside Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Denham Springs Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Southside Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 697 | #482 of 697 |
| National rank | #10997 of 50,301 | #21688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 678 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 60% |
| city | Denham Springs | Denham Springs |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denham Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 55.0).
- •Denham Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 60%).
- •Denham Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 59%).
- •Denham Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 89%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.5).
- •Denham Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 534.
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 Denham Springs Elementary School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Denham Springs Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 55.0 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 Denham Springs Elementary School and Southside Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Denham Springs in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denham Springs Elementary School: 678. Southside Elementary School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denham Springs Elementary School and Southside Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Denham Springs Elementary School is 272nd of 697 and Southside Elementary School is 482nd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).