Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School vs Willow Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
247 students
Willow Charter Academy
Lafayette · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
605 students
| Measure | Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana | Willow Charter Academy Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 697 | #674 of 697 |
| National rank | #30807 of 50,301 | #39238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 247 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 35.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 29.0).
- •Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 98.2%).
- •Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 35.6).
- •Willow Charter Academy is the larger school with 605 students compared with 247.
- •Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is a public school while Willow Charter Academy is a charter 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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School better than Willow Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School ranks higher (41.7 vs 29.0 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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School and Willow Charter Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School: 247. Willow Charter Academy: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School and Willow Charter Academy rank in Louisiana?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is 603rd of 697 and Willow Charter Academy is 674th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).