Broad Street El Sch vs Elmwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Street El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
239 students
Elmwood Academy
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
712 students
| Measure | Broad Street El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 1,627 | #652 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7937 of 50,301 | #13826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 239 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Broad Street El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 66.4).
- •Broad Street El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Broad Street El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Elmwood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 44.8%).
- •Broad Street El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.5).
- •Elmwood Academy is the larger school with 712 students compared with 239.
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 Broad Street El Sch better than Elmwood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Broad Street El Sch ranks higher (75.0 vs 66.4 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 Broad Street El Sch and Elmwood Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Street El Sch: 239. Elmwood Academy: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Street El Sch and Elmwood Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Broad Street El Sch is 431st of 1,627 and Elmwood Academy is 652nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).