John Young Elementary vs Waterbridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Young Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Waterbridge Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | John Young Elementary Orlando, Florida | Waterbridge Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #885 of 2,187 | #1380 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #14592 of 50,301 | #23286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 617 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 55% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Young Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 52.7).
- •John Young Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •John Young Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Waterbridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 47%).
- •John Young Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.4).
- •Waterbridge Elementary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 617.
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 John Young Elementary better than Waterbridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Young Elementary ranks higher (65.3 vs 52.7 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 John Young Elementary and Waterbridge Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Young Elementary: 617. Waterbridge Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Young Elementary and Waterbridge Elementary rank in Florida?
John Young Elementary is 885th of 2,187 and Waterbridge Elementary is 1380th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).