Hammond Elementary School vs Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Elementary School
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Tampa · Charter other · Grades K–12
393 students
| Measure | Hammond Elementary School Odessa, Florida | Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #119 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #2204 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 690 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 69.5% |
| city | Odessa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 69.5%).
- •Hammond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 69.5%).
- •Hammond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 39.7%).
- •Hammond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.7).
- •Hammond Elementary School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 393.
- •Hammond Elementary School is a public school while Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is a charter 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 Hammond Elementary School better than Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hammond Elementary School and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Elementary School: 690. Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Elementary School and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa rank in Florida?
Hammond Elementary School is 119th of 2,187 and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).