Croton Elementary School vs Harbor City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 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
Harbor City Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
| Measure | Croton Elementary School Melbourne, Florida | Harbor City Elementary School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 2,187 | #958 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #16304 of 50,301 | #15852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 464 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.7 vs 63.4).
- •Croton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Harbor City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Harbor City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 63.1%).
- •Croton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Croton Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 389.
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 Harbor City 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 Croton Elementary School and Harbor City Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Melbourne and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Croton Elementary School: 464. Harbor City Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Croton Elementary School and Harbor City Elementary School rank in Florida?
Croton Elementary School is 987th of 2,187 and Harbor City Elementary School is 958th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).