Dillard Elementary School vs Sunland Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillard Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
Sunland Park Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
353 students
| Measure | Dillard Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Sunland Park Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1881 of 2,187 | #1161 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #33276 of 50,301 | #19400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 556 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunland Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 38.0).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 73.9%).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.6).
- •Dillard Elementary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 353.
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 Dillard Elementary School better than Sunland Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sunland Park Academy ranks higher (58.3 vs 38.0 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 Dillard Elementary School and Sunland Park Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillard Elementary School: 556. Sunland Park Academy: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillard Elementary School and Sunland Park Academy rank in Florida?
Dillard Elementary School is 1881st of 2,187 and Sunland Park Academy is 1161st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).