Lake Gem Elementary vs Ridgewood Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 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
Ridgewood Park Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Lake Gem Elementary Orlando, Florida | Ridgewood Park Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 2,187 | #1783 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22299 of 50,301 | #31027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 565 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Gem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 41.4).
- •Ridgewood Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 71.7%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Lake Gem Elementary is the larger school with 565 students compared with 484.
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 Ridgewood Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Gem Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 41.4 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 Gem Elementary and Ridgewood Park Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Gem Elementary: 565. Ridgewood Park Elementary: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Gem Elementary and Ridgewood Park Elementary rank in Florida?
Lake Gem Elementary is 1323rd of 2,187 and Ridgewood Park Elementary is 1783rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).