Mire Elementary School vs Prairie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mire Elementary School
Rayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students
Prairie Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Mire Elementary School Rayne, Louisiana | Prairie Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #190 of 697 | #197 of 697 |
| National rank | #7724 of 50,301 | #8094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 662 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| city | Rayne | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.4 vs 74.8).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Mire Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Mire Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 57.9%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.9).
- •Prairie Elementary School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 662.
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 Mire Elementary School better than Prairie Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mire Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Rayne and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mire Elementary School: 662. Prairie Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mire Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Mire Elementary School is 190th of 697 and Prairie Elementary School is 197th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).