Croton Elementary School vs Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croton Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
464 students
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
542 students
| Measure | Croton Elementary School Melbourne, Florida | Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 2,187 | #1481 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #16304 of 50,301 | #25157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 464 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| city | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Croton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 50.0).
- •Croton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Croton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Croton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 63.3%).
- •Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 464.
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 Croton Elementary School better than Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Croton Elementary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 50.0 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 Croton Elementary School and Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Melbourne and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Croton Elementary School: 464. Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Croton Elementary School and Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School rank in Florida?
Croton Elementary School is 987th of 2,187 and Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is 1481st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).