Apalachee Elementary School vs Florida State University School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apalachee Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Florida State University School
Tallahassee · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,851 students
| Measure | Apalachee Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida | Florida State University School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1638 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #28083 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 482 | 1,851 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 1,851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 82% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida State University School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •Florida State University School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 43%).
- •Florida State University School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 65.1%).
- •Apalachee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 25.0).
- •Florida State University School is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 482.
- •Apalachee Elementary School is a public school while Florida State University School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Apalachee Elementary School better than Florida State University School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Apalachee Elementary School and Florida State University School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apalachee Elementary School: 482. Florida State University School: 1,851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apalachee Elementary School and Florida State University School rank in Florida?
Apalachee Elementary School is 1638th of 2,187 and Florida State University School is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).