East Derry El Sch vs Lewistown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Derry El Sch
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades K–3
261 students
Lewistown El Sch
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades K–3
457 students
| Measure | East Derry El Sch Lewistown, Pennsylvania | Lewistown El Sch Lewistown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,627 | #1122 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24449 of 50,301 | #30234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 261 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Lewistown | Lewistown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Derry El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 42.6).
- •East Derry El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •East Derry El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Lewistown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 106.9%).
- •Lewistown El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.3).
- •Lewistown El Sch is the larger school with 457 students compared with 261.
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 East Derry El Sch better than Lewistown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), East Derry El Sch ranks higher (51.0 vs 42.6 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 East Derry El Sch and Lewistown El Sch?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Lewistown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Derry El Sch: 261. Lewistown El Sch: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Derry El Sch and Lewistown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
East Derry El Sch is 992nd of 1,627 and Lewistown El Sch is 1122nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).