Fairview Elementary School vs Lake Charles College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 686 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Lake Charles College Prep
Lake Charles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
624 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Lake Charles College Prep Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 697 | #186 of 246 |
| National rank | #25560 of 50,301 | #8406 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.4 vs 49.9).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 75.2%).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.3).
- •Lake Charles College Prep is the larger school with 624 students compared with 518.
- •Fairview Elementary School is a public school while Lake Charles College Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairview Elementary School better than Lake Charles College Prep?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairview Elementary School and Lake Charles College Prep?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary School: 518. Lake Charles College Prep: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary School and Lake Charles College Prep rank in Louisiana?
Fairview Elementary School is 536th of 697 and Lake Charles College Prep is 186th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).