Coconut Palm K-8 Academy vs Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,159 students
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,165 students
| Measure | Coconut Palm K-8 Academy Homestead, Florida | Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2004 of 2,187 | #1997 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #36172 of 50,301 | #36037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,159 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.6 vs 33.8).
- •Coconut Palm K-8 Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 68.6%).
- •Coconut Palm K-8 Academy does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.8).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 1,159.
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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy better than Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy: 1,159. Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coconut Palm K-8 Academy and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center rank in Florida?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is 2004th of 2,187 and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is 1997th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).