Garden City Elementary School vs Watkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 517 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Watkins Elementary School
Pembroke Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Watkins Elementary School Pembroke Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1467 of 2,187 | #1197 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #24809 of 50,301 | #20097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| city | Jacksonville | Pembroke Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 50.5).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Watkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Watkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.7).
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 Garden City Elementary School better than Watkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Elementary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 50.5 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 Garden City Elementary School and Watkins Elementary School?
About 517 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Pembroke Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary School: 390. Watkins Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary School and Watkins Elementary School rank in Florida?
Garden City Elementary School is 1467th of 2,187 and Watkins Elementary School is 1197th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).