Independence Leadership Academy vs Lucille Nesom Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Leadership Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students
Lucille Nesom Memorial
Tickfaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
| Measure | Independence Leadership Academy Independence, Louisiana | Lucille Nesom Memorial Tickfaw, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 697 | #518 of 697 |
| National rank | #27547 of 50,301 | #23914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 548 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Independence | Tickfaw |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucille Nesom Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 46.5).
- •Independence Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Lucille Nesom Memorial does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Lucille Nesom Memorial does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 87.8%).
- •Lucille Nesom Memorial does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.4).
- •Independence Leadership Academy is the larger school with 548 students compared with 414.
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 Independence Leadership Academy better than Lucille Nesom Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Lucille Nesom Memorial ranks higher (51.8 vs 46.5 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 Independence Leadership Academy and Lucille Nesom Memorial?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Independence and Tickfaw in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Leadership Academy: 548. Lucille Nesom Memorial: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Leadership Academy and Lucille Nesom Memorial rank in Louisiana?
Independence Leadership Academy is 564th of 697 and Lucille Nesom Memorial is 518th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).