Carnegie El Sch vs Fern Hill El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 385 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie El Sch
Carnegie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Fern Hill El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | Carnegie El Sch Carnegie, Pennsylvania | Fern Hill El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #983 of 1,627 | #117 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24180 of 50,301 | #1604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 65% |
| city | Carnegie | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Hill El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 51.4).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 98.3%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 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 Carnegie El Sch better than Fern Hill El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Hill El Sch ranks higher (87.1 vs 51.4 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 Carnegie El Sch and Fern Hill El Sch?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Carnegie and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnegie El Sch: 408. Fern Hill El Sch: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnegie El Sch and Fern Hill El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Carnegie El Sch is 983rd of 1,627 and Fern Hill El Sch is 117th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).