Lithia Springs Elementary School vs Nelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
Valrico · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
Nelson Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | Lithia Springs Elementary School Valrico, Florida | Nelson Elementary School Dover, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 2,187 | #937 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4619 of 50,301 | #15538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 609 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| city | Valrico | Dover |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lithia Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 63.9).
- •Lithia Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Lithia Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Lithia Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 48.1%).
- •Lithia Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.5).
- •Nelson Elementary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 609.
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 Lithia Springs Elementary School better than Nelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lithia Springs Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 63.9 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 Lithia Springs Elementary School and Nelson Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Valrico and Dover in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lithia Springs Elementary School: 609. Nelson Elementary School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lithia Springs Elementary School and Nelson Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lithia Springs Elementary School is 289th of 2,187 and Nelson Elementary School is 937th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).