New Life Charter Academy vs Riverland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 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
Riverland Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | New Life Charter Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Riverland Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1749 of 2,187 | #1513 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #30316 of 50,301 | #25914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 110 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 42.5).
- •Riverland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Riverland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •New Life Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 62.1%).
- •Riverland Elementary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 110.
- •New Life Charter Academy is a charter school while Riverland 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 New Life Charter Academy better than Riverland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverland Elementary School ranks higher (48.9 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 Riverland Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Life Charter Academy: 110. Riverland Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Life Charter Academy and Riverland Elementary School rank in Florida?
New Life Charter Academy is 1749th of 2,187 and Riverland Elementary School is 1513th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).