E. S. Richardson Elementary School vs J. L. Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
Minden · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
275 students
J. L. Jones Elementary School
Minden · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
318 students
| Measure | E. S. Richardson Elementary School Minden, Louisiana | J. L. Jones Elementary School Minden, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 697 | #549 of 697 |
| National rank | #29190 of 50,301 | #26360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 275 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 58% |
| city | Minden | Minden |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. L. Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 44.1).
- •J. L. Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •E. S. Richardson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •J. L. Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 84%).
- •E. S. Richardson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.7).
- •J. L. Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 275.
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 E. S. Richardson Elementary School better than J. L. Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J. L. Jones Elementary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 44.1 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 E. S. Richardson Elementary School and J. L. Jones Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Minden and Minden in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School: 275. J. L. Jones Elementary School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. S. Richardson Elementary School and J. L. Jones Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is 584th of 697 and J. L. Jones Elementary School is 549th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).