Central El Sch vs Hartwood El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Allison Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Hartwood El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Allison Park, Pennsylvania | Hartwood El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 1,627 | #51 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1262 of 50,301 | #638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| city | Allison Park | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartwood El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 88.1).
- •Hartwood El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Central El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 31.3%).
- •Hartwood El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.2).
- •Central El Sch is the larger school with 456 students compared with 386.
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 Hartwood El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hartwood El Sch ranks higher (90.7 vs 88.1 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 Hartwood El Sch?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Allison Park and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 456. Hartwood El Sch: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Hartwood El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 93rd of 1,627 and Hartwood El Sch is 51st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).