Alafia Elementary School vs Starke Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alafia Elementary School
Valrico · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
Starke Elementary School
Starke · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
568 students
| Measure | Alafia Elementary School Valrico, Florida | Starke Elementary School Starke, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 2,187 | #1290 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2547 of 50,301 | #21837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 568 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | Valrico | Starke |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alafia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 54.8).
- •Alafia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Alafia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 56%).
- •Alafia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 64.6%).
- •Alafia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
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 Alafia Elementary School better than Starke Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alafia Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 54.8 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 Alafia Elementary School and Starke Elementary School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Valrico and Starke in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alafia Elementary School: 568. Starke Elementary School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alafia Elementary School and Starke Elementary School rank in Florida?
Alafia Elementary School is 144th of 2,187 and Starke Elementary School is 1290th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).