Buckhorn Elementary School vs Nelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhorn Elementary School
Valrico · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
Nelson Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Elementary School Valrico, Florida | Nelson Elementary School Dover, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 2,187 | #937 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11061 of 50,301 | #15538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 667 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Valrico | Dover |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckhorn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 63.9).
- •Buckhorn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 48.1%).
- •Buckhorn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.5).
- •Buckhorn Elementary School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 630.
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 Buckhorn Elementary School better than Nelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buckhorn Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 63.9 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 Buckhorn Elementary School and Nelson Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Valrico and Dover in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Elementary School: 667. Nelson Elementary School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Elementary School and Nelson Elementary School rank in Florida?
Buckhorn Elementary School is 693rd of 2,187 and Nelson Elementary School is 937th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).