Charles Sumner #18 vs Frances Willard #32
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Sumner #18
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
250 students
Frances Willard #32
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students
| Measure | Charles Sumner #18 Scranton, Pennsylvania | Frances Willard #32 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1393 of 1,627 | #1188 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42738 of 50,301 | #33143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 250 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances Willard #32 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 23.3).
- •Frances Willard #32 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Frances Willard #32 does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Charles Sumner #18 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 102%).
- •Frances Willard #32 does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.9).
- •Frances Willard #32 is the larger school with 345 students compared with 250.
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 Charles Sumner #18 better than Frances Willard #32?
On the Success Index (US), Frances Willard #32 ranks higher (38.2 vs 23.3 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 Charles Sumner #18 and Frances Willard #32?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Sumner #18: 250. Frances Willard #32: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Sumner #18 and Frances Willard #32 rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles Sumner #18 is 1393rd of 1,627 and Frances Willard #32 is 1188th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).