Gulf Coast Charter Academy South vs Shadowlawn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 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
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Gulf Coast Charter Academy South Naples, Florida | Shadowlawn Elementary School Naples, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1132 of 2,187 | #1558 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18915 of 50,301 | #26625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| city | Naples | Naples |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 47.8).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 59.1%).
- •Shadowlawn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.0).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is the larger school with 681 students compared with 470.
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is a charter school while Shadowlawn 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 Shadowlawn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks higher (58.9 vs 47.8 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 Gulf Coast Charter Academy South and Shadowlawn Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Naples and Naples in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South: 681. Shadowlawn Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Coast Charter Academy South and Shadowlawn Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is 1132nd of 2,187 and Shadowlawn Elementary School is 1558th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).