Charter School of Excellence vs Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter School of Excellence
Fort Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
164 students
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Charter School of Excellence Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1760 of 2,187 | #326 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #30544 of 50,301 | #5056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 164 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 83% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 42.1).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 52%).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 90.9%).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 23.4).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 164.
- •Charter School of Excellence is a charter school while Virginia Shuman Young 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 Charter School of Excellence better than Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 42.1 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 Charter School of Excellence and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School of Excellence: 164. Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School of Excellence and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School rank in Florida?
Charter School of Excellence is 1760th of 2,187 and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is 326th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).