Foster Elementary School vs Sheehy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Sheehy Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Sheehy Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2179 of 2,187 | #2115 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #46593 of 50,301 | #40289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheehy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 17.0).
- •Sheehy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Sheehy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Sheehy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 81.5%).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
- •Foster Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 396.
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 Foster Elementary School better than Sheehy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sheehy Elementary School ranks higher (27.2 vs 17.0 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 Foster Elementary School and Sheehy Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary School: 428. Sheehy Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary School and Sheehy Elementary School rank in Florida?
Foster Elementary School is 2179th of 2,187 and Sheehy Elementary School is 2115th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).