Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies vs The Leah Chase School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
The Leah Chase School
New Orleans · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie, Louisiana | The Leah Chase School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 697 | #578 of 697 |
| National rank | #1364 of 50,301 | #28879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 356 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| city | Metairie | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 44.6).
- •Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 83.3%).
- •The Leah Chase School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is the larger school with 356 students compared with 294.
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 Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies better than The Leah Chase School?
On the Success Index (US), Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies ranks higher (87.8 vs 44.6 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 Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies and The Leah Chase School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Metairie and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies: 356. The Leah Chase School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies and The Leah Chase School rank in Louisiana?
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is 17th of 697 and The Leah Chase School is 578th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).