Prairie Elementary School vs Woodvale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.5 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
Woodvale Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
793 students
| Measure | Prairie Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana | Woodvale Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #197 of 697 | #201 of 697 |
| National rank | #8094 of 50,301 | #8230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 663 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 73% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.8 vs 74.6).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 73%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Woodvale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 57.9%).
- •Woodvale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •Woodvale Elementary School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 663.
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 Woodvale 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 Prairie Elementary School and Woodvale Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Elementary School: 663. Woodvale Elementary School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Elementary School and Woodvale Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Prairie Elementary School is 197th of 697 and Woodvale Elementary School is 201st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).