Lawton Chiles Elementary vs Waterford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 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
Waterford Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Elementary Orlando, Florida | Waterford Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1088 of 2,187 | #841 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18194 of 50,301 | #13614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 503 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 60.0).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Waterford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Waterford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 65.2%).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •Waterford Elementary is the larger school with 532 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 Waterford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 60.0 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 Waterford Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Elementary: 503. Waterford Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Elementary and Waterford Elementary rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Elementary is 1088th of 2,187 and Waterford Elementary is 841st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).