Donaldson Elem Sch vs Fort Cherry El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donaldson Elem Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Fort Cherry El Ctr
Mc Donald · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Donaldson Elem Sch Oakdale, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry El Ctr Mc Donald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 1,627 | #427 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3424 of 50,301 | #7889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 535 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 58% |
| city | Oakdale | Mc Donald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 75.1).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 58%).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 51.4%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.8).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch is the larger school with 535 students compared with 455.
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 Donaldson Elem Sch better than Fort Cherry El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldson Elem Sch ranks higher (82.9 vs 75.1 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 Donaldson Elem Sch and Fort Cherry El Ctr?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Mc Donald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donaldson Elem Sch: 535. Fort Cherry El Ctr: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donaldson Elem Sch and Fort Cherry El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Donaldson Elem Sch is 242nd of 1,627 and Fort Cherry El Ctr is 427th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).