Idea Hope vs Palm River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Hope
Tampa · Charter other · Grades K–12
790 students
Palm River Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Idea Hope Tampa, Florida | Palm River Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1980 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #35596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 790 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Hope does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Palm River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.8).
- •Idea Hope is the larger school with 790 students compared with 406.
- •Idea Hope is a charter school while Palm River Elementary School is a public 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 Idea Hope better than Palm River 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 Idea Hope and Palm River Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Hope: 790. Palm River Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Hope and Palm River Elementary School rank in Florida?
Idea Hope is unranked and Palm River Elementary School is 1980th of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).