Bear Creek Elementary School vs Lomax Magnet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
Lomax Magnet Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | Lomax Magnet Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1705 of 2,187 | #1408 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #29245 of 50,301 | #23773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 237 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | ST Petersburg | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lomax Magnet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 44.0).
- •Lomax Magnet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Lomax Magnet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 77.8%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Lomax Magnet Elementary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 237.
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 Bear Creek Elementary School better than Lomax Magnet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lomax Magnet Elementary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 44.0 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 Bear Creek Elementary School and Lomax Magnet Elementary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary School: 237. Lomax Magnet Elementary School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary School and Lomax Magnet Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bear Creek Elementary School is 1705th of 2,187 and Lomax Magnet Elementary School is 1408th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).