Rayville Elementary School vs Start Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rayville Elementary School
Rayville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Start Elementary School
Start · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Rayville Elementary School Rayville, Louisiana | Start Elementary School Start, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #694 of 697 | #464 of 697 |
| National rank | #46445 of 50,301 | #20629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 333 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Rayville | Start |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Start Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 17.3).
- •Start Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Start Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Start Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 94.9%).
- •Start Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Rayville Elementary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 332.
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 Rayville Elementary School better than Start Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Start Elementary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 17.3 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 Rayville Elementary School and Start Elementary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Rayville and Start in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rayville Elementary School: 333. Start Elementary School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rayville Elementary School and Start Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Rayville Elementary School is 694th of 697 and Start Elementary School is 464th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).