J. I. Watson Elementary School vs Park Vista Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. I. Watson Elementary School
Iowa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
Park Vista Elementary School
Opelousas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
533 students
| Measure | J. I. Watson Elementary School Iowa, Louisiana | Park Vista Elementary School Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 697 | #391 of 697 |
| National rank | #10256 of 50,301 | #16811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 531 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| city | Iowa | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. I. Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 62.0).
- •J. I. Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •J. I. Watson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •J. I. Watson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 82.9%).
- •Park Vista Elementary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 531.
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. I. Watson Elementary School better than Park Vista Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J. I. Watson Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 62.0 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. I. Watson Elementary School and Park Vista Elementary School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Iowa and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. I. Watson Elementary School: 531. Park Vista Elementary School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. I. Watson Elementary School and Park Vista Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
J. I. Watson Elementary School is 257th of 697 and Park Vista Elementary School is 391st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).