Orangewood Elementary School vs Tanglewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orangewood Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Tanglewood Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students
| Measure | Orangewood Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida | Tanglewood Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1116 of 2,187 | #837 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18672 of 50,301 | #13530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 679 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 68% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanglewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 59.3).
- •Orangewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 58.3%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.4).
- •Tanglewood Elementary School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 679.
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 Orangewood Elementary School better than Tanglewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tanglewood Elementary School ranks higher (66.9 vs 59.3 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 Orangewood Elementary School and Tanglewood Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orangewood Elementary School: 679. Tanglewood Elementary School: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orangewood Elementary School and Tanglewood Elementary School rank in Florida?
Orangewood Elementary School is 1116th of 2,187 and Tanglewood Elementary School is 837th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).