Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford vs Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.0 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
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
River Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
384 students
| Measure | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale, Louisiana | Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School River Ridge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 697 | #194 of 697 |
| National rank | #29321 of 50,301 | #7832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 769 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 72% |
| city | Avondale | River Ridge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 43.9).
- •Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 79.3%).
- •Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.0).
- •Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is the larger school with 769 students compared with 384.
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 Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School?
On the Success Index (US), Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School ranks higher (75.2 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 Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Avondale and River Ridge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford: 769. Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford and Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School rank in Louisiana?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is 586th of 697 and Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School is 194th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).