Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School vs T. H. Watkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
167 students
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
165 students
| Measure | Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School West Monroe, Louisiana | T. H. Watkins Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 697 | #412 of 697 |
| National rank | #3709 of 50,301 | #17622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 167 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | West Monroe | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 60.9).
- •Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 90.9%).
- •T. H. Watkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 165.
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 Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School better than T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School ranks higher (82.4 vs 60.9 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 Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School and T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between West Monroe and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School: 167. T. H. Watkins Elementary School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School and T. H. Watkins Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School is 62nd of 697 and T. H. Watkins Elementary School is 412th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).