Charles Sumner #18 vs Isaac Tripp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 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
Isaac Tripp El Sch
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
710 students
| Measure | Charles Sumner #18 Scranton, Pennsylvania | Isaac Tripp El Sch Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1393 of 1,627 | #1276 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42738 of 50,301 | #37100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 250 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 23.3).
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Charles Sumner #18 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.9).
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch is the larger school with 710 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 Isaac Tripp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac Tripp El Sch ranks higher (32.2 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 Isaac Tripp El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Sumner #18: 250. Isaac Tripp El Sch: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Sumner #18 and Isaac Tripp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles Sumner #18 is 1393rd of 1,627 and Isaac Tripp El Sch is 1276th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).