Fairview Elementary School vs Oak Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km 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
Oak Park Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Oak Park Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 697 | #182 of 218 |
| National rank | #25560 of 50,301 | #8336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 46.8).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 83%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.3).
- •Fairview Elementary School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 388.
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 Oak Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 46.8 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 Fairview Elementary School and Oak Park Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary School: 518. Oak Park Middle School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary School and Oak Park Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Fairview Elementary School is 536th of 697 and Oak Park Middle School is 182nd of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).