J.F. Gauthier School vs W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.7 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
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
Violet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
| Measure | J.F. Gauthier School St. Bernard, Louisiana | W. Smith Jr. Elementary School Violet, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 697 | #341 of 697 |
| National rank | #10257 of 50,301 | #14361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| city | St. Bernard | Violet |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.F. Gauthier School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 65.7).
- •J.F. Gauthier School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •J.F. Gauthier School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •J.F. Gauthier School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 88.9%).
- •W. Smith Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.1).
- •J.F. Gauthier School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 333.
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 W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J.F. Gauthier School ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.7 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 W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between St. Bernard and Violet in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.F. Gauthier School: 500. W. Smith Jr. Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.F. Gauthier School and W. Smith Jr. Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
J.F. Gauthier School is 258th of 697 and W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is 341st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).