East Goshen El Sch vs Penn Wood El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Goshen El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Penn Wood El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | East Goshen El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,627 | #171 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1465 of 50,301 | #2219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Goshen El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 85.5).
- •Penn Wood El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •East Goshen El Sch does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Penn Wood El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 18.8%).
- •East Goshen El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •East Goshen El Sch is the larger school with 510 students compared with 438.
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 Goshen El Sch better than Penn Wood El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), East Goshen El Sch ranks higher (87.5 vs 85.5 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 Goshen El Sch and Penn Wood El Sch?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Goshen El Sch: 510. Penn Wood El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Goshen El Sch and Penn Wood El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
East Goshen El Sch is 109th of 1,627 and Penn Wood El Sch is 171st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).