Dr David W Kistler El Sch vs Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
Wilkes Barre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
961 students
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
Hanover Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
319 students
| Measure | Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | Hanover Area Memorial El Sch Hanover Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1431 of 1,627 | #450 of 521 |
| National rank | #44446 of 50,301 | #12000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 961 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Wilkes Barre | Hanover Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 20.6).
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 100.9%).
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch is the larger school with 961 students compared with 319.
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 Dr David W Kistler El Sch better than Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Area Memorial El Sch ranks higher (29.6 vs 20.6 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 Dr David W Kistler El Sch and Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wilkes Barre and Hanover Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch: 961. Hanover Area Memorial El Sch: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr David W Kistler El Sch and Hanover Area Memorial El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch is 1431st of 1,627 and Hanover Area Memorial El Sch is 450th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).