Chestnutwold El Sch vs Mercer Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 439 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnutwold El Sch
Ardmore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
Mercer Area El Sch
Mercer · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students
| Measure | Chestnutwold El Sch Ardmore, Pennsylvania | Mercer Area El Sch Mercer, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 1,627 | #872 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1321 of 50,301 | #20686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 566 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 101.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 60% |
| city | Ardmore | Mercer |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestnutwold El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 56.4).
- •Chestnutwold El Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Chestnutwold El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Chestnutwold El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 101.6%).
- •Mercer Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Mercer Area El Sch is the larger school with 567 students compared with 566.
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 Chestnutwold El Sch better than Mercer Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnutwold El Sch ranks higher (87.9 vs 56.4 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 Chestnutwold El Sch and Mercer Area El Sch?
About 439 km in a straight line, between Ardmore and Mercer in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnutwold El Sch: 566. Mercer Area El Sch: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnutwold El Sch and Mercer Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chestnutwold El Sch is 100th of 1,627 and Mercer Area El Sch is 872nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).