Riverside Elementary School vs Whispering Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Elementary School
Pearl River · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
420 students
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
453 students
| Measure | Riverside Elementary School Pearl River, Louisiana | Whispering Forest Elementary School Slidell, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 697 | #32 of 697 |
| National rank | #3490 of 50,301 | #2544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 420 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Pearl River | Slidell |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 82.8).
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 54.1%).
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 420.
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 Riverside Elementary School better than Whispering Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whispering Forest Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 82.8 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 Riverside Elementary School and Whispering Forest Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Pearl River and Slidell in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Elementary School: 420. Whispering Forest Elementary School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Elementary School and Whispering Forest Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Riverside Elementary School is 57th of 697 and Whispering Forest Elementary School is 32nd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).