Gulf Elementary School vs Sunset Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 199 km 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
Sunset Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,192 students
| Measure | Gulf Elementary School Cape Coral, Florida | Sunset Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #476 of 2,187 | #18 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7397 of 50,301 | #595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,193 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 95% |
| city | Cape Coral | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 75.9).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 76%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 74%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 37.1%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.3).
- •Gulf Elementary School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 1,192.
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 Sunset Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary School ranks higher (91.0 vs 75.9 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 Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Elementary School: 1,193. Sunset Elementary School: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulf Elementary School is 476th of 2,187 and Sunset Elementary School is 18th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).