Palmetto Elementary vs Shingle Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmetto Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,006 students
Shingle Creek Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
| Measure | Palmetto Elementary Orlando, Florida | Shingle Creek Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1864 of 2,187 | #1804 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #32839 of 50,301 | #31485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,006 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shingle Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 38.7).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Shingle Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Shingle Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 66.4%).
- •Shingle Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.0).
- •Palmetto Elementary is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 633.
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 Palmetto Elementary better than Shingle Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shingle Creek Elementary ranks higher (40.7 vs 38.7 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 Palmetto Elementary and Shingle Creek Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto Elementary: 1,006. Shingle Creek Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Elementary and Shingle Creek Elementary rank in Florida?
Palmetto Elementary is 1864th of 2,187 and Shingle Creek Elementary is 1804th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).