Baker/Head Start vs Peace River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker/Head Start
Punta Gorda · Public other · Grades PK–PK
165 students
Peace River Elementary School
Port Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
| Measure | Baker/Head Start Punta Gorda, Florida | Peace River Elementary School Port Charlotte, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1565 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #26755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 165 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 82.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Punta Gorda | Port Charlotte |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peace River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 77%).
- •Peace River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 82.5).
- •Peace River Elementary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 165.
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 Baker/Head Start better than Peace River Elementary 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 Baker/Head Start and Peace River Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker/Head Start: 165. Peace River Elementary School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker/Head Start and Peace River Elementary School rank in Florida?
Baker/Head Start is unranked and Peace River Elementary School is 1565th of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).