Connoquenessing Valley El Sch vs Elmwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 272 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connoquenessing Valley El Sch
Zelienople · Public elementary · Grades K–4
714 students
Elmwood Academy
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
712 students
| Measure | Connoquenessing Valley El Sch Zelienople, Pennsylvania | Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,627 | #652 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1854 of 50,301 | #13826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 714 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 54% |
| city | Zelienople | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connoquenessing Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 66.4).
- •Connoquenessing Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Connoquenessing Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Connoquenessing Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 40.3%).
- •Connoquenessing Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Connoquenessing Valley El Sch is the larger school with 714 students compared with 712.
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 Connoquenessing Valley El Sch better than Elmwood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Connoquenessing Valley El Sch ranks higher (86.4 vs 66.4 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 Connoquenessing Valley El Sch and Elmwood Academy?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Zelienople and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connoquenessing Valley El Sch: 714. Elmwood Academy: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connoquenessing Valley El Sch and Elmwood Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Connoquenessing Valley El Sch is 141st of 1,627 and Elmwood Academy is 652nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).