Legacy Preparatory Academy vs Shaw Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Tampa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
102 students
Shaw Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
| Measure | Legacy Preparatory Academy Tampa, Florida | Shaw Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1892 of 2,187 | #2138 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #33515 of 50,301 | #41668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 102 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 25.1).
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Shaw Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 94.1%).
- •Shaw Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.4).
- •Shaw Elementary School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 102.
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Shaw Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Legacy Preparatory Academy better than Shaw Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks higher (37.7 vs 25.1 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 Legacy Preparatory Academy and Shaw Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Preparatory Academy: 102. Shaw Elementary School: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Preparatory Academy and Shaw Elementary School rank in Florida?
Legacy Preparatory Academy is 1892nd of 2,187 and Shaw Elementary School is 2138th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).