Dixieland Elementary School vs Southwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixieland Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Southwest Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Dixieland Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Southwest Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1942 of 2,187 | #1258 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #34502 of 50,301 | #21280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 36.2).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 81.7%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.2).
- •Southwest Elementary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 344.
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 Dixieland Elementary School better than Southwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elementary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 36.2 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 Dixieland Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixieland Elementary School: 344. Southwest Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixieland Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dixieland Elementary School is 1942nd of 2,187 and Southwest Elementary School is 1258th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).