Candlebrook El Sch vs Penn-Lincoln El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlebrook El Sch
King of Prussia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
313 students
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Candlebrook El Sch King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | Penn-Lincoln El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,627 | #1292 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2195 of 50,301 | #37902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 313 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | King of Prussia | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Candlebrook El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 31.0).
- •Candlebrook El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Candlebrook El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Candlebrook El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 99%).
- •Penn-Lincoln El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.6).
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 Candlebrook El Sch better than Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Candlebrook El Sch ranks higher (85.5 vs 31.0 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 Candlebrook El Sch and Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
About 260 km in a straight line, between King of Prussia and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlebrook El Sch: 313. Penn-Lincoln El Sch: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlebrook El Sch and Penn-Lincoln El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Candlebrook El Sch is 169th of 1,627 and Penn-Lincoln El Sch is 1292nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).