Aldan El Sch vs Darby Twp Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldan El Sch
Aldan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
238 students
Darby Twp Sch
Glenolden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
618 students
| Measure | Aldan El Sch Aldan, Pennsylvania | Darby Twp Sch Glenolden, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1403 of 1,627 | #1441 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43196 of 50,301 | #44717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 238 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Aldan | Glenolden |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aldan El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 20.2).
- •Darby Twp Sch does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Darby Twp Sch does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Aldan El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100.5%).
- •Aldan El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Darby Twp Sch is the larger school with 618 students compared with 238.
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 Aldan El Sch better than Darby Twp Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Aldan El Sch ranks higher (22.6 vs 20.2 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 Aldan El Sch and Darby Twp Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aldan and Glenolden in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldan El Sch: 238. Darby Twp Sch: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldan El Sch and Darby Twp Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Aldan El Sch is 1403rd of 1,627 and Darby Twp Sch is 1441st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).