Gautier Elementary vs Lake Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gautier Elementary
Gautier · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
397 students
Lake Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
96 students
| Measure | Gautier Elementary Gautier, Mississippi | Lake Elem Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 427 | #71 of 427 |
| National rank | #22629 of 50,301 | #17517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 397 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54.5% |
| city | Gautier | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 53.6).
- •Gautier Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Lake Elem does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Lake Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 81.6%).
- •Lake Elem does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.7).
- •Gautier Elementary is the larger school with 397 students compared with 96.
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 Gautier Elementary better than Lake Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elem ranks higher (61.0 vs 53.6 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 Gautier Elementary and Lake Elem?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Gautier and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gautier Elementary: 397. Lake Elem: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gautier Elementary and Lake Elem rank in Mississippi?
Gautier Elementary is 107th of 427 and Lake Elem is 71st of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).