Pinellas Central Elementary School vs Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinellas Central Elementary School
Pinellas Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
Pinellas Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
535 students
| Measure | Pinellas Central Elementary School Pinellas Park, Florida | Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School Pinellas Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1424 of 2,187 | #669 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #23991 of 50,301 | #10682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 483 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| city | Pinellas Park | Pinellas Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 51.7).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 63.1%).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 483.
- •Pinellas Central Elementary School is a public school while Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School 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 Pinellas Central Elementary School better than Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School ranks higher (70.9 vs 51.7 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 Pinellas Central Elementary School and Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pinellas Park and Pinellas Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinellas Central Elementary School: 483. Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinellas Central Elementary School and Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School rank in Florida?
Pinellas Central Elementary School is 1424th of 2,187 and Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School is 669th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).