Independence Elementary vs Summerlake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
889 students
Summerlake Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
726 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary Winter Garden, Florida | Summerlake Elementary Winter Garden, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #81 of 2,187 | #541 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1709 of 50,301 | #8419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 889 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 88% | – |
| city | Winter Garden | Winter Garden |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 74.3).
- •Summerlake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 11.5%).
- •Summerlake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.5).
- •Independence Elementary is the larger school with 889 students compared with 726.
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 Independence Elementary better than Summerlake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 74.3 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 Independence Elementary and Summerlake Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Winter Garden and Winter Garden in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 889. Summerlake Elementary: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and Summerlake Elementary rank in Florida?
Independence Elementary is 81st of 2,187 and Summerlake Elementary is 541st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).