Arbor Ridge K-8 vs Thunderbolt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
756 students
Thunderbolt Elementary School
Fleming Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
756 students
| Measure | Arbor Ridge K-8 Orlando, Florida | Thunderbolt Elementary School Fleming Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #265 of 2,187 | #116 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4293 of 50,301 | #2137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 756 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Orlando | Fleming Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunderbolt Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 81.2).
- •Thunderbolt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Thunderbolt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Arbor Ridge K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 40.3%).
- •Thunderbolt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
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 Arbor Ridge K-8 better than Thunderbolt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunderbolt Elementary School ranks higher (85.7 vs 81.2 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 Arbor Ridge K-8 and Thunderbolt Elementary School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Fleming Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Ridge K-8: 756. Thunderbolt Elementary School: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Ridge K-8 and Thunderbolt Elementary School rank in Florida?
Arbor Ridge K-8 is 265th of 2,187 and Thunderbolt Elementary School is 116th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).