Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School vs Tensas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School
Golden Meadow · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
155 students
Tensas Elementary School
St. Joseph · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
154 students
| Measure | Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School Golden Meadow, Louisiana | Tensas Elementary School St. Joseph, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 697 | #618 of 697 |
| National rank | #35145 of 50,301 | #32146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 155 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Golden Meadow | St. Joseph |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tensas Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 35.2).
- •Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 96.1%).
- •Tensas Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.2).
- •Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 154.
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 Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School better than Tensas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tensas Elementary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 35.2 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 Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School and Tensas Elementary School?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Golden Meadow and St. Joseph in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School: 155. Tensas Elementary School: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School and Tensas Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is 648th of 697 and Tensas Elementary School is 618th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).