Lucille Cherbonnier School vs Ralph J Bunche Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucille Cherbonnier School
Waggaman · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Lucille Cherbonnier School Waggaman, Louisiana | Ralph J Bunche Elementary Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 697 | #382 of 697 |
| National rank | #31009 of 50,301 | #16475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Waggaman | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph J Bunche Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 41.4).
- •Ralph J Bunche Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Ralph J Bunche Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Ralph J Bunche Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Ralph J Bunche Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Ralph J Bunche Elementary is the larger school with 470 students compared with 466.
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 Lucille Cherbonnier School better than Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph J Bunche Elementary ranks higher (62.5 vs 41.4 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 Lucille Cherbonnier School and Ralph J Bunche Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Waggaman and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucille Cherbonnier School: 466. Ralph J Bunche Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucille Cherbonnier School and Ralph J Bunche Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Lucille Cherbonnier School is 605th of 697 and Ralph J Bunche Elementary is 382nd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).