Deerwood Elementary vs Little River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerwood Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Little River Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
| Measure | Deerwood Elementary Orlando, Florida | Little River Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 2,187 | #1718 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7115 of 50,301 | #29595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 472 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 45% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 43.5).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 45%).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 72.1%).
- •Little River Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Deerwood Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 355.
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 Deerwood Elementary better than Little River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deerwood Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 43.5 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 Deerwood Elementary and Little River Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerwood Elementary: 472. Little River Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerwood Elementary and Little River Elementary rank in Florida?
Deerwood Elementary is 465th of 2,187 and Little River Elementary is 1718th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).