Bay Lake Elementary vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Lake Elementary
Windermere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
Independence Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
889 students
| Measure | Bay Lake Elementary Windermere, Florida | Independence Elementary Winter Garden, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #337 of 2,187 | #81 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5162 of 50,301 | #1709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 680 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 88% |
| city | Windermere | Winter Garden |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 79.6).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 20.3%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.0).
- •Independence Elementary is the larger school with 889 students compared with 680.
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 Bay Lake Elementary better than Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 79.6 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 Bay Lake Elementary and Independence Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Windermere and Winter Garden in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Lake Elementary: 680. Independence Elementary: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Lake Elementary and Independence Elementary rank in Florida?
Bay Lake Elementary is 337th of 2,187 and Independence Elementary is 81st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).