Northwest Elementary School vs Plato Academy of St.petersburg
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Plato Academy of St.petersburg
St. Petersburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
374 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | Plato Academy of St.petersburg St. Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1383 of 2,187 | #215 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #23421 of 50,301 | #3591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 418 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 75% |
| city | ST Petersburg | St. Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy of St.petersburg scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 52.5).
- •Plato Academy of St.petersburg does better on math proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Plato Academy of St.petersburg does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Plato Academy of St.petersburg does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 51.4%).
- •Plato Academy of St.petersburg does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Northwest Elementary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 374.
- •Northwest Elementary School is a public school while Plato Academy of St.petersburg is a charter 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 Northwest Elementary School better than Plato Academy of St.petersburg?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy of St.petersburg ranks higher (82.6 vs 52.5 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 Northwest Elementary School and Plato Academy of St.petersburg?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and St. Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 418. Plato Academy of St.petersburg: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Plato Academy of St.petersburg rank in Florida?
Northwest Elementary School is 1383rd of 2,187 and Plato Academy of St.petersburg is 215th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).