Banyan Elementary School vs Challenger Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banyan Elementary School
Sunrise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
Challenger Elementary School
Tamarac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
830 students
| Measure | Banyan Elementary School Sunrise, Florida | Challenger Elementary School Tamarac, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1216 of 2,187 | #817 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #20498 of 50,301 | #13344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 427 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| city | Sunrise | Tamarac |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 56.6).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 55%).
- •Banyan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.7).
- •Challenger Elementary School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 427.
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 Banyan Elementary School better than Challenger Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 56.6 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 Banyan Elementary School and Challenger Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sunrise and Tamarac in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banyan Elementary School: 427. Challenger Elementary School: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banyan Elementary School and Challenger Elementary School rank in Florida?
Banyan Elementary School is 1216th of 2,187 and Challenger Elementary School is 817th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).