J. Wallace James Elementary School vs Myrtle Place Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Scott · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
957 students
Myrtle Place Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | J. Wallace James Elementary School Scott, Louisiana | Myrtle Place Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #251 of 697 | #68 of 697 |
| National rank | #10130 of 50,301 | #3912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 957 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 957 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 87% |
| city | Scott | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 71.7).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 51.1%).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.4).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School is the larger school with 957 students compared with 384.
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. Wallace James Elementary School better than Myrtle Place Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Myrtle Place Elementary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 71.7 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. Wallace James Elementary School and Myrtle Place Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Scott and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Wallace James Elementary School: 957. Myrtle Place Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Wallace James Elementary School and Myrtle Place Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
J. Wallace James Elementary School is 251st of 697 and Myrtle Place Elementary School is 68th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).