Wharton El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 · Lancaster SD
#1069 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#28004 of 50,301 nationally
About Wharton El Sch
Wharton El Sch is a public elementary located in Lancaster, in the Lancaster SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 327 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1069th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 327.
There are 39 schools in Lancaster; Wharton El Sch ranks 20th of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)101.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wharton El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 101.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wharton El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ross El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students · 699 m away
Reynolds MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
511 students · 747 m away
Fulton El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 1.1 km away
Brecht Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
236 students · 1.4 km away
Carter and MacRae El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 1.8 km away
Price El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 1.8 km away
La Academia Partnership CS
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 6–12
196 students · 1.9 km away
Wheatland MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students · 2.1 km away
King El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 2.1 km away
McCaskey Campus
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,600 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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327 students
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327 students
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327 students
Richland El Sch
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327 students
Miller Heights El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Freemansburg El Sch
Freemansburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wharton El Sch a good school?
Wharton El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 45.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1069 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wharton El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Wharton El Sch ranks #1069 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #28004 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wharton El Sch?
Wharton El Sch had 327 students in 2025.
Is Wharton El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Wharton El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wharton El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wharton El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.