James Tillman Elementary Magnet School vs Palmetto Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Palmetto Charter School
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
| Measure | James Tillman Elementary Magnet School Palmetto, Florida | Palmetto Charter School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1715 of 2,187 | #73 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #29465 of 50,301 | #1621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 614 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 88% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 43.7).
- •Palmetto Charter School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 65%).
- •Palmetto Charter School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 34%).
- •Palmetto Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 73.1%).
- •Palmetto Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 458.
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is a public school while Palmetto Charter School 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 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School better than Palmetto Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Charter School ranks higher (87.1 vs 43.7 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 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palmetto Charter School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School: 614. Palmetto Charter School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palmetto Charter School rank in Florida?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 1715th of 2,187 and Palmetto Charter School is 73rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).