Burrowes El Sch vs L R Appleman El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burrowes El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
L R Appleman El Sch
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
308 students
| Measure | Burrowes El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | L R Appleman El Sch Benton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1257 of 1,627 | #910 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #36234 of 50,301 | #21954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Lancaster | Benton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L R Appleman El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 33.5).
- •L R Appleman El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •L R Appleman El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Burrowes El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 99%).
- •L R Appleman El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.0).
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 Burrowes El Sch better than L R Appleman El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), L R Appleman El Sch ranks higher (54.6 vs 33.5 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 Burrowes El Sch and L R Appleman El Sch?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Benton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burrowes El Sch: 308. L R Appleman El Sch: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burrowes El Sch and L R Appleman El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Burrowes El Sch is 1257th of 1,627 and L R Appleman El Sch is 910th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).