Croton Elementary School vs Longleaf Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 5.8 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
Longleaf Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
578 students
| Measure | Croton Elementary School Melbourne, Florida | Longleaf Elementary School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #987 of 2,187 | #46 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #16304 of 50,301 | #1245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 464 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 84% |
| city | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longleaf Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 62.7).
- •Longleaf Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 63%).
- •Longleaf Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Longleaf Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 63.1%).
- •Croton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Longleaf Elementary School is the larger school with 578 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 Longleaf Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longleaf Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 62.7 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 Longleaf Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Melbourne and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Croton Elementary School: 464. Longleaf Elementary School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Croton Elementary School and Longleaf Elementary School rank in Florida?
Croton Elementary School is 987th of 2,187 and Longleaf Elementary School is 46th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).