R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School vs Willow Oak School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
899 students
Willow Oak School
Mulberry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
996 students
| Measure | R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Willow Oak School Mulberry, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1421 of 2,187 | #2016 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #23932 of 50,301 | #36782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 899 | 996 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Lakeland | Mulberry |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 32.8).
- •R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 79%).
- •R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Willow Oak School is the larger school with 996 students compared with 899.
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 R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School better than Willow Oak School?
On the Success Index (US), R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School ranks higher (51.8 vs 32.8 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 R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School and Willow Oak School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Mulberry in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School: 899. Willow Oak School: 996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School and Willow Oak School rank in Florida?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is 1421st of 2,187 and Willow Oak School is 2016th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).