Carlton Palmore Elementary School vs Southwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Southwest Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Carlton Palmore Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Southwest Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1092 of 2,187 | #1258 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18251 of 50,301 | #21280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 402 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 55.6).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 77.7%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 376.
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 Carlton Palmore Elementary School better than Southwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlton Palmore Elementary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 55.6 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 Carlton Palmore Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School: 402. Southwest Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlton Palmore Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School rank in Florida?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School is 1092nd of 2,187 and Southwest Elementary School is 1258th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).