Colonial El Sch vs Whitemarsh El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Whitemarsh El Sch
Lafayette Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–3
511 students
| Measure | Colonial El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | Whitemarsh El Sch Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,627 | #84 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1924 of 50,301 | #1136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 857 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 87% |
| city | Plymouth Meeting | Lafayette Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitemarsh El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 86.2).
- •Whitemarsh El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Whitemarsh El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Whitemarsh El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 22.9%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Colonial El Sch is the larger school with 857 students compared with 511.
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 Whitemarsh El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Whitemarsh El Sch ranks higher (88.6 vs 86.2 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 Colonial El Sch and Whitemarsh El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth Meeting and Lafayette Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial El Sch: 857. Whitemarsh El Sch: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial El Sch and Whitemarsh El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Colonial El Sch is 149th of 1,627 and Whitemarsh El Sch is 84th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).