Gillis Elementary School vs Luling Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillis Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
Luling Elementary School
Luling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
| Measure | Gillis Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Luling Elementary School Luling, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 697 | #235 of 697 |
| National rank | #3892 of 50,301 | #9656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 650 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| city | Lake Charles | Luling |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gillis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 72.4).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 65.8%).
- •Luling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.3).
- •Luling Elementary School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 650.
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 Gillis Elementary School better than Luling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gillis Elementary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 72.4 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 Gillis Elementary School and Luling Elementary School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Luling in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillis Elementary School: 650. Luling Elementary School: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillis Elementary School and Luling Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Gillis Elementary School is 66th of 697 and Luling Elementary School is 235th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).