Baker/Head Start vs Sallie Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 670 m 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
Sallie Jones Elementary School
Punta Gorda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Baker/Head Start Punta Gorda, Florida | Sallie Jones Elementary School Punta Gorda, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #548 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #8473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 165 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 82.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sallie Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 77%).
- •Sallie Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 82.5).
- •Sallie Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 634 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 Sallie Jones 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 Sallie Jones Elementary School?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Punta Gorda and Punta Gorda in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker/Head Start: 165. Sallie Jones Elementary School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker/Head Start and Sallie Jones Elementary School rank in Florida?
Baker/Head Start is unranked and Sallie Jones Elementary School is 548th of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).