Desoto Elementary School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
Washington Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | Desoto Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Washington Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1958 of 2,187 | #2078 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #34872 of 50,301 | #38657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 180 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 29.9).
- •Desoto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Desoto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Desoto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 78.6%).
- •Desoto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Washington Elementary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 180.
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 Desoto Elementary School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto Elementary School ranks higher (35.6 vs 29.9 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 Desoto Elementary School and Washington Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Elementary School: 180. Washington Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Elementary School and Washington Elementary School rank in Florida?
Desoto Elementary School is 1958th of 2,187 and Washington Elementary School is 2078th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).