Dover Area El Sch vs Weigelstown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Area El Sch
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Weigelstown El Sch
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
| Measure | Dover Area El Sch Dover, Pennsylvania | Weigelstown El Sch Dover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 1,627 | #986 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20820 of 50,301 | #24233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 356 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 49% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 51.4).
- •Dover Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Dover Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Weigelstown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Weigelstown El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Dover Area El Sch is the larger school with 356 students compared with 323.
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 Dover Area El Sch better than Weigelstown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Area El Sch ranks higher (56.2 vs 51.4 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 Dover Area El Sch and Weigelstown El Sch?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area El Sch: 356. Weigelstown El Sch: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area El Sch and Weigelstown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area El Sch is 875th of 1,627 and Weigelstown El Sch is 986th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).