Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School vs St. John Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 311 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
St. John Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna, Louisiana | St. John Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #408 of 697 | #191 of 697 |
| National rank | #17310 of 50,301 | #7741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| city | Gretna | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. John Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 61.3).
- •St. John Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •St. John Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 63%).
- •St. John Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 72.1%).
- •St. John Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 670.
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 Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School better than St. John Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), St. John Elementary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 61.3 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 Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School and St. John Elementary School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School: 671. St. John Elementary School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School and St. John Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is 408th of 697 and St. John Elementary School is 191st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).