Lake Placid Elementary School vs Tropical Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Placid Elementary School
Lake Placid · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
Tropical Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students
| Measure | Lake Placid Elementary School Lake Placid, Florida | Tropical Elementary School Merritt Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1809 of 2,187 | #521 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #31597 of 50,301 | #7991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 569 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 70% |
| city | Lake Placid | Merritt Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tropical Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 40.5).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 72.9%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.7).
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 Placid Elementary School better than Tropical Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tropical Elementary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 40.5 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 Placid Elementary School and Tropical Elementary School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Lake Placid and Merritt Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Placid Elementary School: 569. Tropical Elementary School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Placid Elementary School and Tropical Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Placid Elementary School is 1809th of 2,187 and Tropical Elementary School is 521st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).