Ben Gamla-Palm Beach vs Manatee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km 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
Manatee Elementary School
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,268 students
| Measure | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach Boynton Beach, Florida | Manatee Elementary School Lake Worth, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #260 of 2,187 | #272 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4243 of 50,301 | #4372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 229 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Lake Worth |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 81.1).
- •Manatee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Manatee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Manatee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 29.3%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Manatee Elementary School is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 229.
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is a charter school while Manatee 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 Manatee Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Manatee Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Lake Worth in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach: 229. Manatee Elementary School: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Manatee Elementary School rank in Florida?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is 260th of 2,187 and Manatee Elementary School is 272nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).