Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School vs Robert Willis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 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
Robert Willis Elementary School
Lakewood Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students
| Measure | Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School Lakewood Ranch, Florida | Robert Willis Elementary School Lakewood Ranch, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #179 of 2,187 | #200 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3036 of 50,301 | #3404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 672 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| city | Lakewood Ranch | Lakewood Ranch |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.7 vs 83.0).
- •Robert Willis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Robert Willis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 25.9%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •Robert Willis Elementary School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 672.
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 Robert Willis Elementary School?
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 Robert Willis Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood Ranch and Lakewood Ranch in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School: 672. Robert Willis Elementary School: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School and Robert Willis Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is 179th of 2,187 and Robert Willis Elementary School is 200th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).