Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School vs Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Edgar L. Padgett Elementary Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1675 of 2,187 | #1442 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #28724 of 50,301 | #24253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 697 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar L. Padgett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 44.8).
- •Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Edgar L. Padgett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Edgar L. Padgett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 72.9%).
- •Edgar L. Padgett Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.5).
- •Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 531.
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 Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School better than Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edgar L. Padgett Elementary ranks higher (51.3 vs 44.8 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 Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School and Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School: 697. Edgar L. Padgett Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School and Edgar L. Padgett Elementary rank in Florida?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School is 1675th of 2,187 and Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is 1442nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).