Prairie Elementary School vs S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Prairie Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 697 | #546 of 697 |
| National rank | #8094 of 50,301 | #26193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 663 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 47% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 48.5).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 47%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 54%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 75.6%).
- •S.J. Montgomery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.4).
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 Prairie Elementary School better than S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 48.5 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 Prairie Elementary School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Elementary School: 663. S.J. Montgomery Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Elementary School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Prairie Elementary School is 197th of 697 and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School is 546th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).