Park Vista Elementary School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Vista Elementary School
Opelousas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
533 students
Southside Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Park Vista Elementary School Opelousas, Louisiana | Southside Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 697 | #482 of 697 |
| National rank | #16811 of 50,301 | #21688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 60% |
| city | Opelousas | Denham Springs |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 55.0).
- •Park Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Park Vista Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Park Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 89%).
- •Park Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 533.
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 Vista Elementary School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Vista Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 55.0 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 Vista Elementary School and Southside Elementary School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Opelousas and Denham Springs in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Vista Elementary School: 533. Southside Elementary School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Vista Elementary School and Southside Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Park Vista Elementary School is 391st of 697 and Southside Elementary School is 482nd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).