Bonita Springs Elementary School vs James W. Sikes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonita Springs Elementary School
Bonita Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
James W. Sikes Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Bonita Springs Elementary School Bonita Springs, Florida | James W. Sikes Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #899 of 2,187 | #1168 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #14833 of 50,301 | #19523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 60% |
| city | Bonita Springs | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonita Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 58.1).
- •Bonita Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Bonita Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Bonita Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 61.6%).
- •James W. Sikes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.3).
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 Bonita Springs Elementary School better than James W. Sikes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bonita Springs Elementary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 58.1 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 Bonita Springs Elementary School and James W. Sikes Elementary School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Bonita Springs and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonita Springs Elementary School: 502. James W. Sikes Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonita Springs Elementary School and James W. Sikes Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bonita Springs Elementary School is 899th of 2,187 and James W. Sikes Elementary School is 1168th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).