Discovery Elementary School vs Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
679 students
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
Palm Bay · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,065 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida | Pineapple Cove Classical Academy Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1439 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #24188 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 679 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 77% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pineapple Cove Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Pineapple Cove Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Pineapple Cove Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 67.2%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 679.
- •Discovery Elementary School is a public school while Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Elementary School better than Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery Elementary School and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 679. Pineapple Cove Classical Academy: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy rank in Florida?
Discovery Elementary School is 1439th of 2,187 and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).