Lake Gem Elementary vs Prairie Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Gem Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
Prairie Lake Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
| Measure | Lake Gem Elementary Orlando, Florida | Prairie Lake Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 2,187 | #1302 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22299 of 50,301 | #21965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 565 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.1 vs 54.6).
- •Prairie Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Prairie Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 58.6%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.2).
- •Prairie Lake Elementary is the larger school with 776 students compared with 565.
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 Gem Elementary better than Prairie Lake Elementary?
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 Gem Elementary and Prairie Lake Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Gem Elementary: 565. Prairie Lake Elementary: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Gem Elementary and Prairie Lake Elementary rank in Florida?
Lake Gem Elementary is 1323rd of 2,187 and Prairie Lake Elementary is 1302nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).