Gillis Elementary School vs Moss Bluff Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.4 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
Moss Bluff Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
969 students
| Measure | Gillis Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Moss Bluff Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 697 | #59 of 697 |
| National rank | #3892 of 50,301 | #3583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 650 | 969 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.0 vs 82.6).
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 79%).
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 53.7%).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School is the larger school with 969 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 Moss Bluff Elementary 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 Gillis Elementary School and Moss Bluff Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillis Elementary School: 650. Moss Bluff Elementary School: 969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillis Elementary School and Moss Bluff Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Gillis Elementary School is 66th of 697 and Moss Bluff Elementary School is 59th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).