Cape Coral High School vs Pelican Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Coral High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,008 students
Pelican Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
| Measure | Cape Coral High School Cape Coral, Florida | Pelican Elementary School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 576 | #1077 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6352 of 16,910 | #18071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,008 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelican Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 57.8).
- •Pelican Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Cape Coral High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Cape Coral High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 49.7%).
- •Pelican Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.8).
- •Cape Coral High School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 963.
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 Cape Coral High School better than Pelican Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pelican Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 57.8 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 Cape Coral High School and Pelican Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Coral High School: 2,008. Pelican Elementary School: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Coral High School and Pelican Elementary School rank in Florida?
Cape Coral High School is 213th of 576 and Pelican Elementary School is 1077th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).