Ballard Elementary School vs Cresthaven Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Cresthaven Elementary School
Pompano Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Bradenton, Florida | Cresthaven Elementary School Pompano Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1822 of 2,187 | #1658 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #31777 of 50,301 | #28457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | Bradenton | Pompano Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cresthaven Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 40.2).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Cresthaven Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Cresthaven Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 76.2%).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
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 Ballard Elementary School better than Cresthaven Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cresthaven Elementary School ranks higher (45.2 vs 40.2 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 Ballard Elementary School and Cresthaven Elementary School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Pompano Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 421. Cresthaven Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Cresthaven Elementary School rank in Florida?
Ballard Elementary School is 1822nd of 2,187 and Cresthaven Elementary School is 1658th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).