Fred G. Garner Academy vs Walter Caldwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred G. Garner Academy
Winter Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
817 students
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | Fred G. Garner Academy Winter Haven, Florida | Walter Caldwell Elementary School Auburndale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2163 of 2,187 | #1879 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #43959 of 50,301 | #33258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 817 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 46% |
| city | Winter Haven | Auburndale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 21.4).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 77.8%).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.8).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 817.
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 Fred G. Garner Academy better than Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 21.4 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 Fred G. Garner Academy and Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Winter Haven and Auburndale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred G. Garner Academy: 817. Walter Caldwell Elementary School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred G. Garner Academy and Walter Caldwell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fred G. Garner Academy is 2163rd of 2,187 and Walter Caldwell Elementary School is 1879th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).