Elisa Nelson Elementary vs Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elisa Nelson Elementary
Palm Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
421 students
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
Palm Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | Elisa Nelson Elementary Palm Harbor, Florida | Joseph L. Carwise Middle School Palm Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #339 of 2,187 | #112 of 563 |
| National rank | #5175 of 50,301 | #2775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Palm Harbor | Palm Harbor |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elisa Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 72.8).
- •Elisa Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 31.1%).
- •Elisa Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 421.
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 Elisa Nelson Elementary better than Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elisa Nelson Elementary ranks higher (79.6 vs 72.8 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 Elisa Nelson Elementary and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Palm Harbor and Palm Harbor in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elisa Nelson Elementary: 421. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elisa Nelson Elementary and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School rank in Florida?
Elisa Nelson Elementary is 339th of 2,187 and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is 112th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).