Gulf Elementary School vs Ida S. Baker High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 492 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,193 students
Ida S. Baker High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,191 students
| Measure | Gulf Elementary School Cape Coral, Florida | Ida S. Baker High School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 2,187 | #267 of 576 |
| National rank | #7397 of 50,301 | #7644 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,193 | 2,191 |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 2,191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 52% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 52.8).
- •Gulf Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Gulf Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 51%).
- •Ida S. Baker High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 37.1%).
- •Gulf Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.3).
- •Ida S. Baker High School is the larger school with 2,191 students compared with 1,193.
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 Elementary School better than Ida S. Baker High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 52.8 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 Elementary School and Ida S. Baker High School?
About 492 m in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Elementary School: 1,193. Ida S. Baker High School: 2,191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Elementary School and Ida S. Baker High School rank in Florida?
Gulf Elementary School is 476th of 2,187 and Ida S. Baker High School is 267th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).