East St. John Preparatory Academy vs Fifth Ward Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Public middle · Grades 5–8
318 students
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
| Measure | East St. John Preparatory Academy LaPlace, Louisiana | Fifth Ward Elementary School Reserve, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 218 | #544 of 697 |
| National rank | #9005 of 15,369 | #26155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 318 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | LaPlace | Reserve |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifth Ward Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 43.7).
- •Fifth Ward Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •East St. John Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •East St. John Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 86.9%).
- •Fifth Ward Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •East St. John Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 318 students compared with 306.
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 East St. John Preparatory Academy better than Fifth Ward Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fifth Ward Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 43.7 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 East St. John Preparatory Academy and Fifth Ward Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between LaPlace and Reserve in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East St. John Preparatory Academy: 318. Fifth Ward Elementary School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East St. John Preparatory Academy and Fifth Ward Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is 189th of 218 and Fifth Ward Elementary School is 544th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).