Plato Academy Clearwater vs Plumb Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plato Academy Clearwater
Clearwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
616 students
Plumb Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
| Measure | Plato Academy Clearwater Clearwater, Florida | Plumb Elementary School Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 2,187 | #917 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #695 of 50,301 | #15065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.9% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 62% |
| city | Clearwater | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy Clearwater scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 64.6).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on math proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 49.3%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Plumb Elementary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 616.
- •Plato Academy Clearwater is a charter school while Plumb 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 Clearwater better than Plumb Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy Clearwater ranks higher (90.5 vs 64.6 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 Clearwater and Plumb Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plato Academy Clearwater: 616. Plumb Elementary School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plato Academy Clearwater and Plumb Elementary School rank in Florida?
Plato Academy Clearwater is 21st of 2,187 and Plumb Elementary School is 917th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).