Chestnut Hill El Sch vs James S Wilson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 158 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Hill El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
James S Wilson MS
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
| Measure | Chestnut Hill El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | James S Wilson MS Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 1,627 | #207 of 521 |
| National rank | #12123 of 50,301 | #4281 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Hill El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 65.5).
- •Chestnut Hill El Sch does better on math proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Chestnut Hill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 51.9%).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •James S Wilson MS is the larger school with 547 students compared with 403.
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 Chestnut Hill El Sch better than James S Wilson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnut Hill El Sch ranks higher (68.8 vs 65.5 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 Chestnut Hill El Sch and James S Wilson MS?
About 158 m in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Hill El Sch: 403. James S Wilson MS: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Hill El Sch and James S Wilson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chestnut Hill El Sch is 593rd of 1,627 and James S Wilson MS is 207th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).