McKeel Academy Central vs Philip O'brien 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.
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
Philip O'brien Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | McKeel Academy Central Lakeland, Florida | Philip O'brien Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 2,187 | #2106 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4715 of 50,301 | #39985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 610 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 35% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKeel Academy Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 27.7).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on math proficiency (86% vs 35%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 40%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 80.3%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.2).
- •Philip O'brien Elementary School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 610.
- •McKeel Academy Central is a charter school while Philip O'brien 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 McKeel Academy Central better than Philip O'brien Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKeel Academy Central ranks higher (80.5 vs 27.7 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 McKeel Academy Central and Philip O'brien Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKeel Academy Central: 610. Philip O'brien Elementary School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKeel Academy Central and Philip O'brien Elementary School rank in Florida?
McKeel Academy Central is 303rd of 2,187 and Philip O'brien Elementary School is 2106th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).