Canton Area El Sch vs Fishing Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Area El Sch
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
Fishing Creek El Sch
Lewisberry · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students
| Measure | Canton Area El Sch Canton, Pennsylvania | Fishing Creek El Sch Lewisberry, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1145 of 1,627 | #401 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #31051 of 50,301 | #7328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| city | Canton | Lewisberry |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fishing Creek El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 41.3).
- •Fishing Creek El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Fishing Creek El Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Fishing Creek El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 100.5%).
- •Canton Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
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 Canton Area El Sch better than Fishing Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fishing Creek El Sch ranks higher (76.0 vs 41.3 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 Canton Area El Sch and Fishing Creek El Sch?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Canton and Lewisberry in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Area El Sch: 431. Fishing Creek El Sch: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Area El Sch and Fishing Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Canton Area El Sch is 1145th of 1,627 and Fishing Creek El Sch is 401st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).