Charlestown El Sch vs Northern Bedford Co El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown El Sch
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students
Northern Bedford Co El Sch
Loysburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Charlestown El Sch Malvern, Pennsylvania | Northern Bedford Co El Sch Loysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,627 | #536 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1458 of 50,301 | #10610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| city | Malvern | Loysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charlestown El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 71.0).
- •Charlestown El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Charlestown El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Charlestown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 53.6%).
- •Northern Bedford Co El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
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 Charlestown El Sch better than Northern Bedford Co El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Charlestown El Sch ranks higher (87.5 vs 71.0 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 Charlestown El Sch and Northern Bedford Co El Sch?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Loysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlestown El Sch: 414. Northern Bedford Co El Sch: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlestown El Sch and Northern Bedford Co El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Charlestown El Sch is 108th of 1,627 and Northern Bedford Co El Sch is 536th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).