Clearfield Area El Sch vs Winding Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearfield Area El Sch
Clearfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,067 students
Winding Creek El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,055 students
| Measure | Clearfield Area El Sch Clearfield, Pennsylvania | Winding Creek El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,627 | #411 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #29571 of 50,301 | #7629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| city | Clearfield | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winding Creek El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 43.5).
- •Winding Creek El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Winding Creek El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 53%).
- •Winding Creek El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 95.6%).
- •Clearfield Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.0).
- •Clearfield Area El Sch is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 1,055.
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 Clearfield Area El Sch better than Winding Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Winding Creek El Sch ranks higher (75.6 vs 43.5 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 Clearfield Area El Sch and Winding Creek El Sch?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Clearfield and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearfield Area El Sch: 1,067. Winding Creek El Sch: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearfield Area El Sch and Winding Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Clearfield Area El Sch is 1103rd of 1,627 and Winding Creek El Sch is 411th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).