Blairsville El Sch vs Downey Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blairsville El Sch
Blairsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Downey Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Blairsville El Sch Blairsville, Pennsylvania | Downey Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 1,627 | #1599 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #23885 of 50,301 | #48991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.5% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 12% |
| city | Blairsville | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blairsville El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 11.6).
- •Blairsville El Sch does better on math proficiency (55% vs 12%).
- •Blairsville El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Downey Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 103.5%).
- •Blairsville El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
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 Blairsville El Sch better than Downey Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Blairsville El Sch ranks higher (51.8 vs 11.6 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 Blairsville El Sch and Downey Sch?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Blairsville and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blairsville El Sch: 405. Downey Sch: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blairsville El Sch and Downey Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Blairsville El Sch is 975th of 1,627 and Downey Sch is 1599th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).