Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs vs Tarpon Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
349 students
Tarpon Springs Elementary School
Tarpon Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs, Florida | Tarpon Springs Elementary School Tarpon Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 2,187 | #1493 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #921 of 50,301 | #25600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 349 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 56% |
| city | Tarpon Springs | Tarpon Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 49.4).
- •Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs does better on math proficiency (84% vs 56%).
- •Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 45%).
- •Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 74.8%).
- •Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 349.
- •Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs is a charter school while Tarpon Springs Elementary School is a public 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 Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs better than Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs ranks higher (89.4 vs 49.4 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 Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs and Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Tarpon Springs and Tarpon Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs: 349. Tarpon Springs Elementary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs and Tarpon Springs Elementary School rank in Florida?
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs is 29th of 2,187 and Tarpon Springs Elementary School is 1493rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).