Crystal Lake Elementary School vs Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Oscar J. Pope Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2161 of 2,187 | #2145 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #43890 of 50,301 | #42135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 437 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 21.5).
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Crystal Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 80.8%).
- •Crystal Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.2).
- •Crystal Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 365.
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 Crystal Lake Elementary School better than Oscar J. Pope Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar J. Pope Elementary School ranks higher (24.3 vs 21.5 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake Elementary School: 437. Oscar J. Pope Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake Elementary School and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School rank in Florida?
Crystal Lake Elementary School is 2161st of 2,187 and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is 2145th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).