Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies vs Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Gretna, Louisiana | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 697 | #408 of 697 |
| National rank | #4770 of 50,301 | #17310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 355 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 65% |
| city | Gretna | Gretna |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 61.3).
- •Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 65%).
- •Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 63%).
- •Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 72.1%).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.7).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 355.
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 Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies better than Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies ranks higher (80.4 vs 61.3 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 Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies and Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Gretna in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies: 355. Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies and Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is 87th of 697 and Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is 408th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).