Bucher Sch vs East Petersburg El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucher Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
403 students
East Petersburg El Sch
East Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
480 students
| Measure | Bucher Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | East Petersburg El Sch East Petersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,627 | #1044 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4880 of 50,301 | #26596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 403 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Lancaster | East Petersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bucher Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 47.8).
- •Bucher Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Bucher Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Bucher Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 95.8%).
- •Bucher Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •East Petersburg El Sch is the larger school with 480 students compared with 403.
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 Bucher Sch better than East Petersburg El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bucher Sch ranks higher (80.2 vs 47.8 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 Bucher Sch and East Petersburg El Sch?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and East Petersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucher Sch: 403. East Petersburg El Sch: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucher Sch and East Petersburg El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bucher Sch is 311th of 1,627 and East Petersburg El Sch is 1044th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).