Daniel J Flood El Sch vs Solomon/Plains El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel J Flood El Sch
Wilkes Barre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students
Solomon/Plains El Sch
Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–5
718 students
| Measure | Daniel J Flood El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | Solomon/Plains El Sch Plains, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1525 of 1,627 | #1127 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47002 of 50,301 | #30445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 616 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| city | Wilkes Barre | Plains |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solomon/Plains El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 16.2).
- •Solomon/Plains El Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Solomon/Plains El Sch does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Solomon/Plains El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 100.6%).
- •Solomon/Plains El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •Solomon/Plains El Sch is the larger school with 718 students compared with 616.
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 Daniel J Flood El Sch better than Solomon/Plains El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Solomon/Plains El Sch ranks higher (42.3 vs 16.2 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 Daniel J Flood El Sch and Solomon/Plains El Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wilkes Barre and Plains in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel J Flood El Sch: 616. Solomon/Plains El Sch: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel J Flood El Sch and Solomon/Plains El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Daniel J Flood El Sch is 1525th of 1,627 and Solomon/Plains El Sch is 1127th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).