Clarion Area El Sch vs Marion-Walker El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarion Area El Sch
Clarion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Marion-Walker El Sch
Bellefonte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Clarion Area El Sch Clarion, Pennsylvania | Marion-Walker El Sch Bellefonte, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,627 | #280 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20314 of 50,301 | #4213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 352 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| city | Clarion | Bellefonte |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion-Walker El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 56.9).
- •Marion-Walker El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Marion-Walker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Marion-Walker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Clarion Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Marion-Walker El Sch is the larger school with 353 students compared with 352.
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 Clarion Area El Sch better than Marion-Walker El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Marion-Walker El Sch ranks higher (81.4 vs 56.9 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 Clarion Area El Sch and Marion-Walker El Sch?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Clarion and Bellefonte in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarion Area El Sch: 352. Marion-Walker El Sch: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarion Area El Sch and Marion-Walker El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Clarion Area El Sch is 859th of 1,627 and Marion-Walker El Sch is 280th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).