Decatur Stephen Sch vs Northern Lebanon El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
Northern Lebanon El Sch
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,018 students
| Measure | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Northern Lebanon El Sch Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,627 | #877 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #34676 of 50,301 | #20851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,028 | 1,018 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 1,018 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Fredericksburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Lebanon El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 35.9).
- •Northern Lebanon El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 94%).
- •Northern Lebanon El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 1,018.
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 Decatur Stephen Sch better than Northern Lebanon El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Lebanon El Sch ranks higher (56.2 vs 35.9 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 Decatur Stephen Sch and Northern Lebanon El Sch?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Fredericksburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. Northern Lebanon El Sch: 1,018. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Stephen Sch and Northern Lebanon El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 and Northern Lebanon El Sch is 877th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).