Grand Prairie Elementary School vs Plaisance Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
264 students
Plaisance Middle School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 5–8
176 students
| Measure | Grand Prairie Elementary School Washington, Louisiana | Plaisance Middle School Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 697 | #155 of 218 |
| National rank | #7442 of 50,301 | #6177 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 264 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Washington | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 56.8).
- •Grand Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Grand Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Grand Prairie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 81.3%).
- •Plaisance Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.9).
- •Grand Prairie Elementary School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 176.
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 Grand Prairie Elementary School better than Plaisance Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 56.8 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 Grand Prairie Elementary School and Plaisance Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Washington and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Prairie Elementary School: 264. Plaisance Middle School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Prairie Elementary School and Plaisance Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Grand Prairie Elementary School is 180th of 697 and Plaisance Middle School is 155th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).