Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford vs Harahan School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Avondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
769 students
Harahan School
Harahan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
390 students
| Measure | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale, Louisiana | Harahan School Harahan, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 697 | #124 of 697 |
| National rank | #29321 of 50,301 | #5668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 769 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 78% |
| city | Avondale | Harahan |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harahan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 43.9).
- •Harahan School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 43%).
- •Harahan School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Harahan School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 79.3%).
- •Harahan School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is the larger school with 769 students compared with 390.
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 Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford better than Harahan School?
On the Success Index (US), Harahan School ranks higher (78.8 vs 43.9 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 Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford and Harahan School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Harahan in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford: 769. Harahan School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford and Harahan School rank in Louisiana?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is 586th of 697 and Harahan School is 124th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).