Dunmore El Ctr vs Shamokin Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunmore El Ctr
Dunmore · Public elementary · Grades K–6
824 students
Shamokin Area El Sch
Coal Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
830 students
| Measure | Dunmore El Ctr Dunmore, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area El Sch Coal Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #943 of 1,627 | #1224 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #22766 of 50,301 | #34603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 824 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 35% |
| city | Dunmore | Coal Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunmore El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 36.1).
- •Dunmore El Ctr does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Dunmore El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Dunmore El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch is the larger school with 830 students compared with 824.
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 Dunmore El Ctr better than Shamokin Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dunmore El Ctr ranks higher (53.4 vs 36.1 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 Dunmore El Ctr and Shamokin Area El Sch?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Dunmore and Coal Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunmore El Ctr: 824. Shamokin Area El Sch: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunmore El Ctr and Shamokin Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dunmore El Ctr is 943rd of 1,627 and Shamokin Area El Sch is 1224th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).