Sunland Park Academy vs Walker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunland Park Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
353 students
Walker Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Sunland Park Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Walker Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1161 of 2,187 | #2178 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #19400 of 50,301 | #46034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 24% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunland Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 18.1).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24%).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 79.9%).
- •Sunland Park Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •Walker Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 353.
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 Sunland Park Academy better than Walker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunland Park Academy ranks higher (58.3 vs 18.1 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 Sunland Park Academy and Walker Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunland Park Academy: 353. Walker Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunland Park Academy and Walker Elementary School rank in Florida?
Sunland Park Academy is 1161st of 2,187 and Walker Elementary School is 2178th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).