Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School vs New River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
Zephyrhills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
676 students
New River Elementary School
Wesley Chapel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
939 students
| Measure | Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School Zephyrhills, Florida | New River Elementary School Wesley Chapel, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 2,187 | #1220 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #20579 of 50,301 | #20537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 676 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| city | Zephyrhills | Wesley Chapel |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.5 vs 56.6).
- •Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •New River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 60.5%).
- •Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.1).
- •New River Elementary School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 676.
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 Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School better than New River Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School and New River Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School: 676. New River Elementary School: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School and New River Elementary School rank in Florida?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is 1225th of 2,187 and New River Elementary School is 1220th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).