Griffin Elementary School vs Idea Lakeland
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffin Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Idea Lakeland
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
452 students
| Measure | Griffin Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Idea Lakeland Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2158 of 2,187 | #2152 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #43725 of 50,301 | #42759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 431 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Lakeland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 21.8).
- •Griffin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 81.9%).
- •Idea Lakeland does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.7).
- •Idea Lakeland is the larger school with 452 students compared with 431.
- •Griffin Elementary School is a public school while Idea Lakeland 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 Griffin Elementary School better than Idea Lakeland?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Lakeland ranks higher (23.3 vs 21.8 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 Griffin Elementary School and Idea Lakeland?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffin Elementary School: 431. Idea Lakeland: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffin Elementary School and Idea Lakeland rank in Florida?
Griffin Elementary School is 2158th of 2,187 and Idea Lakeland is 2152nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).