Ben Gamla-Palm Beach vs Crystal Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 891 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach
Boynton Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
Crystal Lakes Elementary School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students
| Measure | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach Boynton Beach, Florida | Crystal Lakes Elementary School Boynton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 2,187 | #424 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4243 of 50,301 | #6412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 229 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 77.5).
- •Crystal Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 32.4%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Crystal Lakes Elementary School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 229.
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is a charter school while Crystal Lakes Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ben Gamla-Palm Beach better than Crystal Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Gamla-Palm Beach ranks higher (81.3 vs 77.5 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 Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Crystal Lakes Elementary School?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach: 229. Crystal Lakes Elementary School: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Crystal Lakes Elementary School rank in Florida?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is 260th of 2,187 and Crystal Lakes Elementary School is 424th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).