J. Colin English Elementary School vs Tropic Isles 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.
J. Colin English Elementary School
North Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Tropic Isles Elementary School
North Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
| Measure | J. Colin English Elementary School North Fort Myers, Florida | Tropic Isles Elementary School North Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 2,187 | #1816 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #25509 of 50,301 | #31702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | North Fort Myers | North Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Colin English Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 40.4).
- •J. Colin English Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •J. Colin English Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Tropic Isles Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 69.1%).
- •Tropic Isles Elementary School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 530.
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 J. Colin English Elementary School better than Tropic Isles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J. Colin English Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 40.4 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 J. Colin English Elementary School and Tropic Isles Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between North Fort Myers and North Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Colin English Elementary School: 530. Tropic Isles Elementary School: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Colin English Elementary School and Tropic Isles Elementary School rank in Florida?
J. Colin English Elementary School is 1491st of 2,187 and Tropic Isles Elementary School is 1816th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).