Charles Sumner #18 vs Neil Armstrong #40
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 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
Neil Armstrong #40
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
| Measure | Charles Sumner #18 Scranton, Pennsylvania | Neil Armstrong #40 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1393 of 1,627 | #1265 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42738 of 50,301 | #36612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 250 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong #40 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 23.3).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Charles Sumner #18 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.9).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 is the larger school with 441 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 Neil Armstrong #40?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong #40 ranks higher (33.0 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 Neil Armstrong #40?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Sumner #18: 250. Neil Armstrong #40: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Sumner #18 and Neil Armstrong #40 rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles Sumner #18 is 1393rd of 1,627 and Neil Armstrong #40 is 1265th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).