Plantation Park Elementary vs Tropical Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plantation Park Elementary
Plantation · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Tropical Elementary School
Plantation · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students
| Measure | Plantation Park Elementary Plantation, Florida | Tropical Elementary School Plantation, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #558 of 2,187 | #472 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8663 of 50,301 | #7229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| city | Plantation | Plantation |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tropical Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 73.9).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Plantation Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 31.9%).
- •Tropical Elementary School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 492.
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 Plantation Park Elementary better than Tropical Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tropical Elementary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.9 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 Plantation Park Elementary and Tropical Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plantation and Plantation in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plantation Park Elementary: 492. Tropical Elementary School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plantation Park Elementary and Tropical Elementary School rank in Florida?
Plantation Park Elementary is 558th of 2,187 and Tropical Elementary School is 472nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).