Dormont El Sch vs Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dormont El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
| Measure | Dormont El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,627 | #1168 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2308 of 50,301 | #32360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dormont El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 39.4).
- •Dormont El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Dormont El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Dormont El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 89.4%).
- •Dormont El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •Dormont El Sch is the larger school with 380 students compared with 322.
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 Dormont El Sch better than Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Dormont El Sch ranks higher (85.3 vs 39.4 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 Dormont El Sch and Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dormont El Sch: 380. Pittsburgh Banksville K-5: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dormont El Sch and Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Dormont El Sch is 180th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is 1168th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).