Folsom Elementary School vs Whispering Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 53 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
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
453 students
| Measure | Folsom Elementary School Folsom, Louisiana | Whispering Forest Elementary School Slidell, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 697 | #32 of 697 |
| National rank | #1971 of 50,301 | #2544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 82% |
| city | Folsom | Slidell |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folsom Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 84.8).
- •Folsom Elementary School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Folsom Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Folsom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 54.1%).
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
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 Whispering Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Folsom Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 84.8 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 Folsom Elementary School and Whispering Forest Elementary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Slidell in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom Elementary School: 453. Whispering Forest Elementary School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom Elementary School and Whispering Forest Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Folsom Elementary School is 25th of 697 and Whispering Forest Elementary School is 32nd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).