Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary
Babson Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Lake Wales · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary Babson Park, Florida | Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 2,187 | #1195 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7112 of 50,301 | #20060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| city | Babson Park | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 57.3).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 69.1%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.3).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 453.
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 Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 57.3 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 Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Babson Park and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary: 453. Hillcrest Elementary School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary is 464th of 2,187 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 1195th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).