Edgewood Academy vs Orange River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Academy
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Orange River Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
796 students
| Measure | Edgewood Academy Fort Myers, Florida | Orange River Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1904 of 2,187 | #1823 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #33777 of 50,301 | #31825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 598 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 37.3).
- •Orange River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Orange River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Orange River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 68.7%).
- •Edgewood Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.4).
- •Orange River Elementary School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 598.
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 Edgewood Academy better than Orange River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange River Elementary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 37.3 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 Edgewood Academy and Orange River Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Academy: 598. Orange River Elementary School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Academy and Orange River Elementary School rank in Florida?
Edgewood Academy is 1904th of 2,187 and Orange River Elementary School is 1823rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).