Nathan B. Young Elementary School vs Rainbow Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathan B. Young Elementary School
Opa Locka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
Rainbow Park Elementary School
Opa Locka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | Nathan B. Young Elementary School Opa Locka, Florida | Rainbow Park Elementary School Opa Locka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1831 of 2,187 | #1595 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #31952 of 50,301 | #27251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 310 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Opa Locka | Opa Locka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 40.0).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Rainbow Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 77.9%).
- •Rainbow Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.2).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 172.
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 Nathan B. Young Elementary School better than Rainbow Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Park Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 40.0 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 Nathan B. Young Elementary School and Rainbow Park Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Opa Locka and Opa Locka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathan B. Young Elementary School: 310. Rainbow Park Elementary School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathan B. Young Elementary School and Rainbow Park Elementary School rank in Florida?
Nathan B. Young Elementary School is 1831st of 2,187 and Rainbow Park Elementary School is 1595th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).