Lake Forest Elementary School vs Longwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 800 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Elementary School
Pembroke Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Longwood Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Elementary School Pembroke Park, Florida | Longwood Elementary School Shalimar, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1524 of 2,187 | #1512 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26034 of 50,301 | #25893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 555 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Pembroke Park | Shalimar |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.7 vs 48.9).
- •Lake Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Longwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 76.6%).
- •Longwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.3).
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 Lake Forest Elementary School better than Longwood 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 Lake Forest Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School?
About 800 km in a straight line, between Pembroke Park and Shalimar in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Elementary School: 555. Longwood Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Forest Elementary School is 1524th of 2,187 and Longwood Elementary School is 1512th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).