Freshwater Elementary School vs Northside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Northside Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Freshwater Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Northside Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 697 | #313 of 697 |
| National rank | #6308 of 50,301 | #12600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 370 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 63% |
| city | Denham Springs | Denham Springs |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freshwater Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 68.2).
- •Freshwater Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 63%).
- •Freshwater Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 82.4%).
- •Freshwater Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Northside Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 370.
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 Freshwater Elementary School better than Northside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Freshwater Elementary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 68.2 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 Freshwater Elementary School and Northside Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Denham Springs in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freshwater Elementary School: 370. Northside Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freshwater Elementary School and Northside Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Freshwater Elementary School is 144th of 697 and Northside Elementary School is 313th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).