Kimball Wiles Elementary School vs Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
741 students
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
| Measure | Kimball Wiles Elementary School Gainesville, Florida | Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #504 of 2,187 | #529 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7781 of 50,301 | #8202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 741 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.3 vs 74.6).
- •Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Kimball Wiles Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 45.2%).
- •Kimball Wiles Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Kimball Wiles Elementary School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 692.
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 Kimball Wiles Elementary School better than Lawton M. Chiles 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 Kimball Wiles Elementary School and Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimball Wiles Elementary School: 741. Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimball Wiles Elementary School and Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School rank in Florida?
Kimball Wiles Elementary School is 504th of 2,187 and Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School is 529th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).