Asa Packer El Sch vs James Buchanan El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asa Packer El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
James Buchanan El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students
| Measure | Asa Packer El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | James Buchanan El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,627 | #907 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2548 of 50,301 | #21808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 314 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Asa Packer El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 54.8).
- •Asa Packer El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Asa Packer El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Asa Packer El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 67.2%).
- •Asa Packer El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Asa Packer El Sch is the larger school with 314 students compared with 253.
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 Asa Packer El Sch better than James Buchanan El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Asa Packer El Sch ranks higher (84.7 vs 54.8 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 Asa Packer El Sch and James Buchanan El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asa Packer El Sch: 314. James Buchanan El Sch: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asa Packer El Sch and James Buchanan El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Asa Packer El Sch is 192nd of 1,627 and James Buchanan El Sch is 907th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).