Central El Sch vs Riverside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Riverside El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
694 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Riverside El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1590 of 1,627 | #1569 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48793 of 50,301 | #48110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 694 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Allentown | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 12.2).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100.4%).
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 Central El Sch better than Riverside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside El Sch ranks higher (14.0 vs 12.2 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 Central El Sch and Riverside El Sch?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 694. Riverside El Sch: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Riverside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 1590th of 1,627 and Riverside El Sch is 1569th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).