A L Wilson El Sch vs Ben Franklin Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A L Wilson El Sch
Fairchance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
Ben Franklin Sch
Uniontown · Public elementary · Grades K–8
502 students
| Measure | A L Wilson El Sch Fairchance, Pennsylvania | Ben Franklin Sch Uniontown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1131 of 1,627 | #1279 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #30533 of 50,301 | #37326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 341 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Fairchance | Uniontown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A L Wilson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 31.8).
- •A L Wilson El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •A L Wilson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Ben Franklin Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 104.7%).
- •A L Wilson El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Ben Franklin Sch is the larger school with 502 students compared with 341.
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 A L Wilson El Sch better than Ben Franklin Sch?
On the Success Index (US), A L Wilson El Sch ranks higher (42.1 vs 31.8 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 A L Wilson El Sch and Ben Franklin Sch?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Fairchance and Uniontown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A L Wilson El Sch: 341. Ben Franklin Sch: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A L Wilson El Sch and Ben Franklin Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
A L Wilson El Sch is 1131st of 1,627 and Ben Franklin Sch is 1279th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).