Lincoln Avenue Academy vs McKeel Academy Central
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
| Measure | Lincoln Avenue Academy Lakeland, Florida | McKeel Academy Central Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #111 of 2,187 | #303 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2056 of 50,301 | #4715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 512 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 86% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 80.5).
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy does better on math proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 78%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 37.7%).
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •McKeel Academy Central is the larger school with 610 students compared with 512.
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy is a public school while McKeel Academy Central is a charter 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 Lincoln Avenue Academy better than McKeel Academy Central?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Avenue Academy ranks higher (85.9 vs 80.5 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 Lincoln Avenue Academy and McKeel Academy Central?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Avenue Academy: 512. McKeel Academy Central: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Avenue Academy and McKeel Academy Central rank in Florida?
Lincoln Avenue Academy is 111th of 2,187 and McKeel Academy Central is 303rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).