Donegan El Sch vs Saucon Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donegan El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Saucon Valley El Sch
Hellertown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
627 students
| Measure | Donegan El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Saucon Valley El Sch Hellertown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1312 of 1,627 | #365 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38747 of 50,301 | #6216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 467 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 59% |
| city | Bethlehem | Hellertown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saucon Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 29.7).
- •Saucon Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 18%).
- •Saucon Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 40%).
- •Saucon Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 92.5%).
- •Donegan El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.5).
- •Saucon Valley El Sch is the larger school with 627 students compared with 467.
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 Donegan El Sch better than Saucon Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Saucon Valley El Sch ranks higher (77.9 vs 29.7 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 Donegan El Sch and Saucon Valley El Sch?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Hellertown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegan El Sch: 467. Saucon Valley El Sch: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegan El Sch and Saucon Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegan El Sch is 1312th of 1,627 and Saucon Valley El Sch is 365th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).