Lithia Springs Elementary School vs Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 284 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
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Lithia Springs Elementary School Valrico, Florida | Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #289 of 2,187 | #326 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4619 of 50,301 | #5056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 609 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 83% |
| city | Valrico | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.7 vs 79.9).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Lithia Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 28.6%).
- •Lithia Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.0).
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 Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lithia Springs Elementary School and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Valrico and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lithia Springs Elementary School: 609. Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lithia Springs Elementary School and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lithia Springs Elementary School is 289th of 2,187 and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is 326th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).