Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School vs Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 413 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Madisonville · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
1,480 students
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,480 students
| Measure | Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School Madisonville, Louisiana | Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 697 | #379 of 697 |
| National rank | #2054 of 50,301 | #16353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 60% |
| city | Madisonville | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 62.7).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 60%).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 69%).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 67.9%).
- •Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School better than Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks higher (85.9 vs 62.7 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 Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School?
About 413 km in a straight line, between Madisonville and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School: 1,480. Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 26th of 697 and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School is 379th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).