C. W. Norton Elementary School vs Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 479 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
| Measure | C. W. Norton Elementary School Gainesville, Florida | Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #791 of 2,187 | #389 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12929 of 50,301 | #6014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 540 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 86% |
| city | Gainesville | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 67.7).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 59%).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •C. W. Norton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 52.2%).
- •C. W. Norton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
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 C. W. Norton Elementary School better than Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks higher (78.2 vs 67.7 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 C. W. Norton Elementary School and Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?
About 479 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. W. Norton Elementary School: 540. Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. W. Norton Elementary School and Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary rank in Florida?
C. W. Norton Elementary School is 791st of 2,187 and Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is 389th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).