Hutchison Beach Elementary School vs Sawgrass Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 405 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Hutchison Beach Elementary School Panama City Beach, Florida | Sawgrass Lake Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1087 of 2,187 | #1073 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18185 of 50,301 | #18016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Panama City Beach | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.0 vs 60.3).
- •Sawgrass Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Hutchison Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Hutchison Beach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 59.2%).
- •Sawgrass Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.9).
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 Hutchison Beach Elementary School better than Sawgrass Lake Elementary School?
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 Hutchison Beach Elementary School and Sawgrass Lake Elementary School?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Panama City Beach and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hutchison Beach Elementary School: 573. Sawgrass Lake Elementary School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hutchison Beach Elementary School and Sawgrass Lake Elementary School rank in Florida?
Hutchison Beach Elementary School is 1087th of 2,187 and Sawgrass Lake Elementary School is 1073rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).