Clarks Summit El Sch vs S S Palmer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarks Summit El Sch
Clarks Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–4
399 students
S S Palmer El Sch
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
399 students
| Measure | Clarks Summit El Sch Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania | S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,627 | #813 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2748 of 50,301 | #19238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 399 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.8% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Clarks Summit | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarks Summit El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 58.5).
- •Clarks Summit El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Clarks Summit El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Clarks Summit El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.8% vs 58.6%).
- •S S Palmer El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
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 Clarks Summit El Sch better than S S Palmer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Clarks Summit El Sch ranks higher (84.3 vs 58.5 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 Clarks Summit El Sch and S S Palmer El Sch?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Clarks Summit and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarks Summit El Sch: 399. S S Palmer El Sch: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarks Summit El Sch and S S Palmer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Clarks Summit El Sch is 209th of 1,627 and S S Palmer El Sch is 813th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).