Fifth Ward Elementary School vs John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
| Measure | Fifth Ward Elementary School Reserve, Louisiana | John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary LaPlace, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #544 of 697 | #173 of 697 |
| National rank | #26155 of 50,301 | #7260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 306 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Reserve | LaPlace |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 48.5).
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 47%).
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 86.9%).
- •Fifth Ward Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 428 students compared with 306.
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 Fifth Ward Elementary School better than John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 48.5 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 Fifth Ward Elementary School and John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Reserve and LaPlace in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifth Ward Elementary School: 306. John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifth Ward Elementary School and John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Fifth Ward Elementary School is 544th of 697 and John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is 173rd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).