California Area El Sch vs Shenango El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Area El Sch
Coal Center · Public elementary · Grades K–6
485 students
Shenango El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
485 students
| Measure | California Area El Sch Coal Center, Pennsylvania | Shenango El Sch New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,627 | #931 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #28593 of 50,301 | #22453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 104.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Coal Center | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shenango El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 45.0).
- •Shenango El Sch does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Shenango El Sch does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •California Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 104.9%).
- •Shenango El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.2).
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 California Area El Sch better than Shenango El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shenango El Sch ranks higher (53.9 vs 45.0 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 California Area El Sch and Shenango El Sch?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Coal Center and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Area El Sch: 485. Shenango El Sch: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Area El Sch and Shenango El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
California Area El Sch is 1078th of 1,627 and Shenango El Sch is 931st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).