Purcell Elementary School
#2112 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#40233 of 50,301 nationally
About Purcell Elementary School
Purcell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Mulberry, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 438 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2112th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 438.
There are 5 schools in Mulberry; Purcell Elementary School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
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 Purcell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Purcell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mulberry Middle School
Mulberry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,058 students · 1.0 km away
Mulberry Senior High School
Mulberry · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,451 students · 1.3 km away
James W. Sikes Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 5.4 km away
Willow Oak School
Mulberry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
996 students · 5.4 km away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 6.9 km away
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
Mulberry · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
107 students · 7.0 km away
Medulla Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 7.7 km away
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,469 students · 8.5 km away
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
899 students · 8.6 km away
Valleyview Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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438 students
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438 students
Kingswood Elementary School
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Seffner Elementary School
Seffner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Lake Sybelia Elementary
Maitland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Purcell Elementary School a good school?
Purcell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 27.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2112 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 Purcell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Purcell Elementary School ranks #2112 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #40233 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Purcell Elementary School?
Purcell Elementary School had 438 students in 2025.
Is Purcell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Purcell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Purcell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Purcell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.