Bancroft El Sch vs Bucher Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft El Sch
Kennett Square · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
403 students
Bucher Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
403 students
| Measure | Bancroft El Sch Kennett Square, Pennsylvania | Bucher Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #572 of 1,627 | #311 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11435 of 50,301 | #4880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 403 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Kennett Square | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bucher Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 69.8).
- •Bucher Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Bucher Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Bucher Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 56.6%).
- •Bancroft El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
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 Bancroft El Sch better than Bucher Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bucher Sch ranks higher (80.2 vs 69.8 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 Bancroft El Sch and Bucher Sch?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Kennett Square and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft El Sch: 403. Bucher Sch: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft El Sch and Bucher Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bancroft El Sch is 572nd of 1,627 and Bucher Sch is 311th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).