Dr David W Kistler El Sch vs Lee Park El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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
Lee Park El Sch
Hanover Township · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
322 students
| Measure | Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | Lee Park El Sch Hanover Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1431 of 1,627 | #1185 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44446 of 50,301 | #33025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 961 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Wilkes Barre | Hanover Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee Park El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 20.6).
- •Lee Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Lee Park El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Lee Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 100.9%).
- •Lee Park El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch is the larger school with 961 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 Dr David W Kistler El Sch better than Lee Park El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lee Park El Sch ranks higher (38.4 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 Lee Park El Sch?
About 1.3 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. Lee Park El Sch: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr David W Kistler El Sch and Lee Park El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch is 1431st of 1,627 and Lee Park El Sch is 1185th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).