Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School vs Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
Lakewood Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,369 students
| Measure | Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School Lakewood Ranch, Florida | Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #179 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #3036 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 672 | 1,369 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 1,369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | – |
| Math proficiency | 78% | – |
| city | Lakewood Ranch | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 24.1%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.8).
- •Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,369 students compared with 672.
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is a public school while Lakewood Ranch Preparatory 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 Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School better than Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School and Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lakewood Ranch and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School: 672. Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy: 1,369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School and Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is 179th of 2,187 and Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).