Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School vs Harbor City 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.
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
542 students
Harbor City Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
| Measure | Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School Melbourne, Florida | Harbor City Elementary School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1481 of 2,187 | #958 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #25157 of 50,301 | #15852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 542 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 50.0).
- •Harbor City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Harbor City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Harbor City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 63.3%).
- •Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 389.
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. W.j. Creel Elementary School better than Harbor City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor City Elementary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 50.0 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 Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School and Harbor City Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Melbourne and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School: 542. Harbor City Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School and Harbor City Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is 1481st of 2,187 and Harbor City Elementary School is 958th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).