Bentley Elementary School vs Crystal Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
903 students
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Lake Mary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
685 students
| Measure | Bentley Elementary School Sanford, Florida | Crystal Lake Elementary School Lake Mary, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1096 of 2,187 | #581 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18313 of 50,301 | #9035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 903 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | Sanford | Lake Mary |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crystal Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 59.8).
- •Crystal Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Crystal Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Crystal Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 69.1%).
- •Bentley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •Bentley Elementary School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 685.
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 Bentley Elementary School better than Crystal Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 59.8 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 Bentley Elementary School and Crystal Lake Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Lake Mary in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentley Elementary School: 903. Crystal Lake Elementary School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentley Elementary School and Crystal Lake Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bentley Elementary School is 1096th of 2,187 and Crystal Lake Elementary School is 581st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).