Caln El Sch vs Downingtown STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caln El Sch
Thorndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
Downingtown STEM Academy
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students
| Measure | Caln El Sch Thorndale, Pennsylvania | Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1406 of 1,627 | #3 of 618 |
| National rank | #43318 of 50,301 | #101 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 440 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 99.5% |
| city | Thorndale | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downingtown STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 22.4).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 24%).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 34%).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 103%).
- •Caln El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy is the larger school with 962 students compared with 440.
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 Caln El Sch better than Downingtown STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Downingtown STEM Academy ranks higher (92.9 vs 22.4 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 Caln El Sch and Downingtown STEM Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Thorndale and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caln El Sch: 440. Downingtown STEM Academy: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caln El Sch and Downingtown STEM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Caln El Sch is 1406th of 1,627 and Downingtown STEM Academy is 3rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).