New Life Charter Academy vs Plantation Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Life Charter Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
110 students
Plantation Park Elementary
Plantation · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | New Life Charter Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Plantation Park Elementary Plantation, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1749 of 2,187 | #558 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #30316 of 50,301 | #8663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 110 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 70% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Plantation |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plantation Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 42.5).
- •Plantation Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 32%).
- •Plantation Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •New Life Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 29.7%).
- •Plantation Park Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 110.
- •New Life Charter Academy is a charter school while Plantation Park Elementary 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 New Life Charter Academy better than Plantation Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plantation Park Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 42.5 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 New Life Charter Academy and Plantation Park Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Plantation in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Life Charter Academy: 110. Plantation Park Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Life Charter Academy and Plantation Park Elementary rank in Florida?
New Life Charter Academy is 1749th of 2,187 and Plantation Park Elementary is 558th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).