Caring & Sharing Learning School vs Idylwild Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Gainesville · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Idylwild Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
| Measure | Caring & Sharing Learning School Gainesville, Florida | Idylwild Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2003 of 2,187 | #1835 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #36168 of 50,301 | #32000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 369 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idylwild Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 33.6).
- •Idylwild Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Caring & Sharing Learning School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Caring & Sharing Learning School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 69.2%).
- •Idylwild Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.5).
- •Idylwild Elementary School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 369.
- •Caring & Sharing Learning School is a charter school while Idylwild Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Caring & Sharing Learning School better than Idylwild Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Idylwild Elementary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 33.6 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 Caring & Sharing Learning School and Idylwild Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caring & Sharing Learning School: 369. Idylwild Elementary School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caring & Sharing Learning School and Idylwild Elementary School rank in Florida?
Caring & Sharing Learning School is 2003rd of 2,187 and Idylwild Elementary School is 1835th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).