Freedom Elementary School vs Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
456 students
| Measure | Freedom Elementary School Bradenton, Florida | Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 2,187 | #1266 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #15246 of 50,301 | #21382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 736 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 55.4).
- •Freedom Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Freedom Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Freedom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 54.2%).
- •Freedom Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.9).
- •Freedom Elementary School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 456.
- •Freedom Elementary School is a public school while Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Freedom Elementary School better than Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Elementary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 55.4 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 Freedom Elementary School and Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Elementary School: 736. Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Elementary School and Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch rank in Florida?
Freedom Elementary School is 925th of 2,187 and Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch is 1266th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).