Gray's Creek Elementary School vs Park Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Creek Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Park Forest Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Gray's Creek Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Park Forest Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 697 | #385 of 697 |
| National rank | #8322 of 50,301 | #16542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 475 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | Denham Springs | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 62.4).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Park Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 76.4%).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 474.
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 Gray's Creek Elementary School better than Park Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gray's Creek Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 62.4 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 Gray's Creek Elementary School and Park Forest Elementary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Creek Elementary School: 475. Park Forest Elementary School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Creek Elementary School and Park Forest Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Gray's Creek Elementary School is 204th of 697 and Park Forest Elementary School is 385th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).