Brecht Sch vs Wharton El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brecht Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
236 students
Wharton El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Brecht Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Wharton El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,627 | #1069 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10107 of 50,301 | #28004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 236 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 101.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brecht Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 45.9).
- •Brecht Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Brecht Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Brecht Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 101.8%).
- •Wharton El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Wharton El Sch is the larger school with 327 students compared with 236.
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 Brecht Sch better than Wharton El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Brecht Sch ranks higher (71.7 vs 45.9 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 Brecht Sch and Wharton El Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brecht Sch: 236. Wharton El Sch: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brecht Sch and Wharton El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Brecht Sch is 517th of 1,627 and Wharton El Sch is 1069th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).