Belle Valley El Sch vs McKinley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Valley El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
McKinley El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Belle Valley El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | McKinley El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 1,627 | #1560 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7562 of 50,301 | #47788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 626 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 13% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 14.7).
- •Belle Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (71% vs 13%).
- •Belle Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 18%).
- •Belle Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 101.4%).
- •McKinley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Belle Valley El Sch is the larger school with 626 students compared with 504.
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 Belle Valley El Sch better than McKinley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Valley El Sch ranks higher (75.6 vs 14.7 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 Belle Valley El Sch and McKinley El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Valley El Sch: 626. McKinley El Sch: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Valley El Sch and McKinley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Belle Valley El Sch is 406th of 1,627 and McKinley El Sch is 1560th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).