Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal vs Waterleaf Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
433 students
Waterleaf Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal Jacksonville, Florida | Waterleaf Elementary Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #697 of 2,187 | #428 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11155 of 50,301 | #6467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterleaf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 70.2).
- •Waterleaf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 45.5%).
- •Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Waterleaf Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 433.
- •Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal is a charter school while Waterleaf Elementary is a public 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 Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal better than Waterleaf Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterleaf Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 70.2 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 Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal and Waterleaf Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal: 433. Waterleaf Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal and Waterleaf Elementary rank in Florida?
Global Leadership Academy Intercoastal is 697th of 2,187 and Waterleaf Elementary is 428th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).