Dr David W Kistler El Sch vs State El Ctr
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.
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
Wilkes Barre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
961 students
State El Ctr
Larksville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,376 students
| Measure | Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | State El Ctr Larksville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1431 of 1,627 | #1369 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44446 of 50,301 | #41671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 961 | 1,376 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 1,376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| city | Wilkes Barre | Larksville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •State El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 20.6).
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •State El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •State El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 100.9%).
- •State El Ctr does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •State El Ctr is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 961.
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 State El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), State El Ctr ranks higher (25.1 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 State El Ctr?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wilkes Barre and Larksville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch: 961. State El Ctr: 1,376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr David W Kistler El Sch and State El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch is 1431st of 1,627 and State El Ctr is 1369th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).