Dunbar Twp El Sch vs Franklin Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Twp El Sch
Connellsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Franklin Sch
Vanderbilt · Public elementary · Grades K–6
127 students
| Measure | Dunbar Twp El Sch Connellsville, Pennsylvania | Franklin Sch Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1143 of 1,627 | #1136 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #30925 of 50,301 | #30752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 580 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Connellsville | Vanderbilt |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.5 vs 41.8).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Franklin Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Franklin Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch is the larger school with 580 students compared with 127.
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 Dunbar Twp El Sch better than Franklin Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dunbar Twp El Sch and Franklin Sch?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Connellsville and Vanderbilt in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Twp El Sch: 580. Franklin Sch: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Twp El Sch and Franklin Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dunbar Twp El Sch is 1143rd of 1,627 and Franklin Sch is 1136th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).