Robert M. Paterson Elementary vs Thunderbolt 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.
Robert M. Paterson Elementary
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
665 students
Thunderbolt Elementary School
Fleming Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
756 students
| Measure | Robert M. Paterson Elementary Orange Park, Florida | Thunderbolt Elementary School Fleming Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #78 of 2,187 | #116 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1686 of 50,301 | #2137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 665 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| city | Orange Park | Fleming Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert M. Paterson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 85.7).
- •Thunderbolt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Thunderbolt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Robert M. Paterson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 40.3%).
- •Robert M. Paterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Thunderbolt Elementary School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 665.
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 Robert M. Paterson Elementary better than Thunderbolt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert M. Paterson Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 85.7 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 Robert M. Paterson Elementary and Thunderbolt Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Orange Park and Fleming Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert M. Paterson Elementary: 665. Thunderbolt Elementary School: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert M. Paterson Elementary and Thunderbolt Elementary School rank in Florida?
Robert M. Paterson Elementary is 78th of 2,187 and Thunderbolt Elementary School is 116th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).