Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School vs Terrytown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.3 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
Terrytown Elementary School
Terrytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
| Measure | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna, Louisiana | Terrytown Elementary School Terrytown, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 697 | #472 of 697 |
| National rank | #17310 of 50,301 | #21205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 46% |
| city | Gretna | Terrytown |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 55.7).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 46%).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Terrytown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 72.1%).
- •Terrytown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.3).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 611.
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 Terrytown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 55.7 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 Terrytown Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Terrytown in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School: 671. Terrytown Elementary School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School and Terrytown Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is 408th of 697 and Terrytown Elementary School is 472nd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).