Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford vs Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.1 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
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Westwego · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
| Measure | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale, Louisiana | Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies Westwego, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #586 of 697 | #84 of 697 |
| National rank | #29321 of 50,301 | #4629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 769 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 97.5% |
| city | Avondale | Westwego |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 43.9).
- •Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 43%).
- •Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 48%).
- •Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 79.3%).
- •Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is the larger school with 769 students compared with 354.
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 Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies ranks higher (80.7 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 Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Westwego in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford: 769. Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford and Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies rank in Louisiana?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is 586th of 697 and Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is 84th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).