Broad Street El Sch vs Northside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 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
Northside El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
221 students
| Measure | Broad Street El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Northside El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #431 of 1,627 | #440 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7937 of 50,301 | #8090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 239 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.0 vs 74.8).
- •Broad Street El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Northside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 44.8%).
- •Northside El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Broad Street El Sch is the larger school with 239 students compared with 221.
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 Northside El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Broad Street El Sch and Northside El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Street El Sch: 239. Northside El Sch: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Street El Sch and Northside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Broad Street El Sch is 431st of 1,627 and Northside El Sch is 440th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).