Colonial Elementary School vs Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
| Measure | Colonial Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida | Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1812 of 2,187 | #1469 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #31651 of 50,301 | #24839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 58% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 40.4).
- •Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 66.7%).
- •Colonial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.1).
- •Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 661.
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 Colonial Elementary School better than Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 40.4 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 Colonial Elementary School and Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Elementary School: 661. Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Elementary School and Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School rank in Florida?
Colonial Elementary School is 1812th of 2,187 and Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is 1469th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).