Northwest Elementary School vs Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Tampa · Charter other · Grades K–12
393 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #290 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #4626 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 658 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 69.5% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69.5%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69.5%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 39.7%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.7).
- •Northwest Elementary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 393.
- •Northwest Elementary School is a public school while Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa 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 Collegiate Academy Tampa?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northwest Elementary School and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 658. Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa rank in Florida?
Northwest Elementary School is 290th of 2,187 and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).