Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary vs Polk Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 9.3 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
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Lake Wales · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary Babson Park, Florida | Polk Avenue Elementary School Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 2,187 | #2029 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7112 of 50,301 | #37167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 50% |
| 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 32.1).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 50%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 99%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.4).
- •Polk Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 523 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 Polk Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 32.1 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 Polk Avenue Elementary School?
About 9.3 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. Polk Avenue Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary and Polk Avenue Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary is 464th of 2,187 and Polk Avenue Elementary School is 2029th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).