Central El Sch vs Valley Grove El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Valley Grove El Sch
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
448 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Franklin, Pennsylvania | Valley Grove El Sch Franklin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1227 of 1,627 | #887 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #34734 of 50,301 | #21118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 342 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 116.4% | 102.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 59% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Grove El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 35.8).
- •Valley Grove El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 25%).
- •Valley Grove El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Valley Grove El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.9% vs 116.4%).
- •Central El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.8).
- •Valley Grove El Sch is the larger school with 448 students compared with 342.
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 Valley Grove El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Grove El Sch ranks higher (55.8 vs 35.8 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 Valley Grove El Sch?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 342. Valley Grove El Sch: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Valley Grove El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 1227th of 1,627 and Valley Grove El Sch is 887th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).