Melrose Park Elementary School
#1744 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#30169 of 50,301 nationally
About Melrose Park Elementary School
Melrose Park Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lake City, in the Columbia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 635 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1744th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (52th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 635.
There are 11 schools in Lake City; Melrose Park Elementary School ranks 10th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Melrose Park Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Melrose Park Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
455 students · 513 m away
Eastside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 1.9 km away
Summers Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 2.9 km away
Lake City Middle School
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students · 2.9 km away
Five Points Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 3.9 km away
Columbia High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students · 4.3 km away
Westside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students · 7.9 km away
Pinemount Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 11 km away
Belmont Academy
Lake City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
828 students · 13 km away
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Lewis Carroll Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
634 students
Broadview Elementary School
North Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students
Sallie Jones Elementary School
Punta Gorda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Allamanda Elementary School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Hudson Primary Academy
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Port Richey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Melrose Park Elementary School a good school?
Melrose Park Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 42.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1744 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Melrose Park Elementary School rank in Florida?
Melrose Park Elementary School ranks #1744 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #30169 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Melrose Park Elementary School?
Melrose Park Elementary School had 635 students in 2025.
Is Melrose Park Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Melrose Park Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Melrose Park Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Melrose Park Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.