Dr David W Kistler El Sch vs Valley El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 31 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
Valley El/MS
Sugarloaf · Public elementary · Grades K–8
957 students
| Measure | Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | Valley El/MS Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1431 of 1,627 | #1081 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44446 of 50,301 | #28704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 961 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 39% |
| city | Wilkes Barre | Sugarloaf |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley El/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 20.6).
- •Valley El/MS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Valley El/MS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Valley El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 100.9%).
- •Valley El/MS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.5).
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch is the larger school with 961 students compared with 957.
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 Valley El/MS?
On the Success Index (US), Valley El/MS ranks higher (44.9 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 Valley El/MS?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Wilkes Barre and Sugarloaf in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch: 961. Valley El/MS: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr David W Kistler El Sch and Valley El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch is 1431st of 1,627 and Valley El/MS is 1081st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).