Colonial El Sch vs Plymouth El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial El Sch
Plymouth Meeting · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
857 students
Plymouth El Sch
Plymouth Meeting · Public elementary · Grades K–3
612 students
| Measure | Colonial El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | Plymouth El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,627 | #172 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1924 of 50,301 | #2220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 857 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Plymouth Meeting | Plymouth Meeting |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.2 vs 85.5).
- •Plymouth El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 28.4%).
- •Plymouth El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.8).
- •Colonial El Sch is the larger school with 857 students compared with 612.
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 Colonial El Sch better than Plymouth El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colonial El Sch and Plymouth El Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Plymouth Meeting and Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial El Sch: 857. Plymouth El Sch: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial El Sch and Plymouth El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Colonial El Sch is 149th of 1,627 and Plymouth El Sch is 172nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).