Dolby Elementary School vs Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolby Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Lafitte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Dolby Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School Lafitte, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #52 of 697 | #226 of 697 |
| National rank | #3265 of 50,301 | #9315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lafitte |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolby Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 72.9).
- •Dolby Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Dolby Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Dolby Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 64.4%).
- •Dolby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.7).
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 Dolby Elementary School better than Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dolby Elementary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 72.9 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 Dolby Elementary School and Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lafitte in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolby Elementary School: 360. Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolby Elementary School and Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Dolby Elementary School is 52nd of 697 and Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School is 226th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).