W. Smith Jr. Elementary School vs Lacoste Elementary School
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 8.0/10. Lacoste Elementary School is significantly larger with 711 students, about 2.0× the size of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (362). In math proficiency, Lacoste Elementary School leads at 81.0%.
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W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
Violet, LA
8.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
362 students
Lacoste Elementary School
Chalmette, LA
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
711 students
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| Metric | W. Smith Jr. Elementary School | Lacoste Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Growth Score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87% | 56.1% |
| Environment Score | 8.7 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #63 of 1,289 | #173 of 1,289 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 87th |
Test Scores
| Subject | W. Smith Jr. Elementary School | Lacoste Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 81.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 76.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Violet (70092) | Chalmette (70043) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,723 | $57,065 |
| Median Home Value | $166,600 | $203,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,147 | $1,091 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.8% | 14.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | 24.5% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 29 min |