Big Beaver El Sch vs Central El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Beaver El Sch
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
Central El Sch
Beaver Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Big Beaver El Sch Darlington, Pennsylvania | Central El Sch Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1054 of 1,627 | #1410 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #27524 of 50,301 | #43570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.3% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 19% |
| city | Darlington | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Beaver El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 22.0).
- •Big Beaver El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Big Beaver El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Central El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 104.3%).
- •Big Beaver El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Central El Sch is the larger school with 466 students compared with 301.
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 Big Beaver El Sch better than Central El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Big Beaver El Sch ranks higher (46.5 vs 22.0 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 Big Beaver El Sch and Central El Sch?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Beaver El Sch: 301. Central El Sch: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Beaver El Sch and Central El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Beaver El Sch is 1054th of 1,627 and Central El Sch is 1410th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).