Folsom Elementary School vs Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folsom Elementary School
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Folsom Elementary School Folsom, Louisiana | Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 697 | #21 of 697 |
| National rank | #1971 of 50,301 | #1656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 99.5% |
| city | Folsom | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.1 vs 87.0).
- •Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 92%).
- •Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 51%).
- •Folsom Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
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 Folsom Elementary School better than Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
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 Folsom Elementary School and Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom Elementary School: 453. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom Elementary School and Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Folsom Elementary School is 25th of 697 and Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is 21st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).