Lawton Chiles Elementary vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Chiles Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
Riverdale Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Elementary Orlando, Florida | Riverdale Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1088 of 2,187 | #1327 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18194 of 50,301 | #22384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 503 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 54.0).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 65.2%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Riverdale Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 503.
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 Lawton Chiles Elementary better than Riverdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 54.0 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 Lawton Chiles Elementary and Riverdale Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Elementary: 503. Riverdale Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Elementary and Riverdale Elementary rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Elementary is 1088th of 2,187 and Riverdale Elementary is 1327th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).