Alachua Elementary School vs Bel-Aire Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 513 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alachua Elementary School
Alachua · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
323 students
Bel-Aire Elementary School
Cutler Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Alachua Elementary School Alachua, Florida | Bel-Aire Elementary School Cutler Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1568 of 2,187 | #1235 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26785 of 50,301 | #20810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 323 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| city | Alachua | Cutler Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel-Aire Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 47.5).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Alachua Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 63.9%).
- •Alachua Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.2).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 323.
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 Alachua Elementary School better than Bel-Aire Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bel-Aire Elementary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 47.5 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 Alachua Elementary School and Bel-Aire Elementary School?
About 513 km in a straight line, between Alachua and Cutler Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alachua Elementary School: 323. Bel-Aire Elementary School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alachua Elementary School and Bel-Aire Elementary School rank in Florida?
Alachua Elementary School is 1568th of 2,187 and Bel-Aire Elementary School is 1235th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).