Aldan El Sch vs Harris Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Harris Sch
Collingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
715 students
| Measure | Aldan El Sch Aldan, Pennsylvania | Harris Sch Collingdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1403 of 1,627 | #1394 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43196 of 50,301 | #42752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 238 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Aldan | Collingdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.6 vs 23.3).
- •Aldan El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Harris Sch does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Harris Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Aldan El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Harris Sch is the larger school with 715 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 Harris Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aldan El Sch and Harris Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aldan and Collingdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldan El Sch: 238. Harris Sch: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldan El Sch and Harris Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Aldan El Sch is 1403rd of 1,627 and Harris Sch is 1394th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).