J.F. Gauthier School vs Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.F. Gauthier School
St. Bernard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
Meraux · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
| Measure | J.F. Gauthier School St. Bernard, Louisiana | Joseph J. Davies Elementary School Meraux, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #258 of 697 | #89 of 697 |
| National rank | #10257 of 50,301 | #4780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| city | St. Bernard | Meraux |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 71.5).
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •J.F. Gauthier School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 67.2%).
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.1).
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 500.
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 J.F. Gauthier School better than Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 71.5 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 J.F. Gauthier School and Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between St. Bernard and Meraux in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.F. Gauthier School: 500. Joseph J. Davies Elementary School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.F. Gauthier School and Joseph J. Davies Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
J.F. Gauthier School is 258th of 697 and Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is 89th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).