Park Ridge Academic Magnet School vs Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Baker · Public elementary · Grades K–8
94 students
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
92 students
| Measure | Park Ridge Academic Magnet School Baker, Louisiana | Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 697 | #660 of 697 |
| National rank | #16119 of 50,301 | #36525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 94 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Baker | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 33.1).
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 95.7%).
- •Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.4).
- •Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 92.
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 Park Ridge Academic Magnet School better than Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks higher (63.0 vs 33.1 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 Park Ridge Academic Magnet School and Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Baker and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School: 94. Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Ridge Academic Magnet School and Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is 373rd of 697 and Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is 660th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).