Gulfside Elementary School vs Tarpon Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulfside Elementary School
Holiday · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Tarpon Springs Elementary School
Tarpon Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Gulfside Elementary School Holiday, Florida | Tarpon Springs Elementary School Tarpon Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1976 of 2,187 | #1493 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #35447 of 50,301 | #25600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 393 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Holiday | Tarpon Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 34.7).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 75.6%).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 393.
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 Gulfside Elementary School better than Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tarpon Springs Elementary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 34.7 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 Gulfside Elementary School and Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Holiday and Tarpon Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulfside Elementary School: 393. Tarpon Springs Elementary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulfside Elementary School and Tarpon Springs Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulfside Elementary School is 1976th of 2,187 and Tarpon Springs Elementary School is 1493rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).