Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford vs Kingston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 452 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
Kingston Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
768 students
| Measure | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale, Louisiana | Kingston Elementary School Benton, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #586 of 697 | #18 of 697 |
| National rank | #29321 of 50,301 | #1394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 769 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 96% |
| city | Avondale | Benton |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 43.9).
- •Kingston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 43%).
- •Kingston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 48%).
- •Kingston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 79.3%).
- •Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is the larger school with 769 students compared with 768.
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 Kingston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingston Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 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 Kingston Elementary School?
About 452 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Benton in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford: 769. Kingston Elementary School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford and Kingston Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is 586th of 697 and Kingston Elementary School is 18th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).