Gulf Coast Charter Academy South vs Lake Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Naples · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
681 students
Lake Park Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Gulf Coast Charter Academy South Naples, Florida | Lake Park Elementary School Naples, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1132 of 2,187 | #246 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18915 of 50,301 | #4117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 84% |
| city | Naples | Naples |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 58.9).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 56%).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 41.5%).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is the larger school with 681 students compared with 475.
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is a charter school while Lake Park Elementary School 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 Gulf Coast Charter Academy South better than Lake Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Park Elementary School ranks higher (81.6 vs 58.9 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 Gulf Coast Charter Academy South and Lake Park Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Naples and Naples in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South: 681. Lake Park Elementary School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Coast Charter Academy South and Lake Park Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is 1132nd of 2,187 and Lake Park Elementary School is 246th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).