Garden Elementary School vs Student Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Elementary School
Venice · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Student Leadership Academy
Venice · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
| Measure | Garden Elementary School Venice, Florida | Student Leadership Academy Venice, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #929 of 2,187 | #34 of 563 |
| National rank | #15320 of 50,301 | #1188 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 84% |
| city | Venice | Venice |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Student Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 64.2).
- •Student Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (84% vs 59%).
- •Student Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Student Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 51.6%).
- •Garden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.3).
- •Garden Elementary School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 328.
- •Garden Elementary School is a public school while Student Leadership Academy 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 Garden Elementary School better than Student Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Student Leadership Academy ranks higher (81.9 vs 64.2 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 Elementary School and Student Leadership Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Venice and Venice in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Elementary School: 529. Student Leadership Academy: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Elementary School and Student Leadership Academy rank in Florida?
Garden Elementary School is 929th of 2,187 and Student Leadership Academy is 34th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).