Donaldson Elem Sch vs McKee El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 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
McKee El Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
| Measure | Donaldson Elem Sch Oakdale, Pennsylvania | McKee El Sch Oakdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 1,627 | #377 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3424 of 50,301 | #6542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| city | Oakdale | Oakdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 77.3).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 39.7%).
- •McKee El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.8).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch is the larger school with 535 students compared with 521.
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 McKee El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldson Elem Sch ranks higher (82.9 vs 77.3 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 McKee El Sch?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Oakdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donaldson Elem Sch: 535. McKee El Sch: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donaldson Elem Sch and McKee El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Donaldson Elem Sch is 242nd of 1,627 and McKee El Sch is 377th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).