Lake Forest Elementary School vs Watkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 363 m 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
Watkins Elementary School
Pembroke Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Elementary School Pembroke Park, Florida | Watkins Elementary School Pembroke Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1524 of 2,187 | #1197 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26034 of 50,301 | #20097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 555 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | Pembroke Park | Pembroke Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 48.7).
- •Watkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Watkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 63.1%).
- •Watkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.3).
- •Lake Forest Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 390.
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 Watkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Elementary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 48.7 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 Lake Forest Elementary School and Watkins Elementary School?
About 363 m in a straight line, between Pembroke Park and Pembroke Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Elementary School: 555. Watkins Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Elementary School and Watkins Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Forest Elementary School is 1524th of 2,187 and Watkins Elementary School is 1197th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).