Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy vs Indian Rock El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
388 students
Indian Rock El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
314 students
| Measure | Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy York, Pennsylvania | Indian Rock El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1239 of 1,627 | #249 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35440 of 50,301 | #3570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 388 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 73% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Rock El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 34.7).
- •Indian Rock El Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 25%).
- •Indian Rock El Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 52%).
- •Indian Rock El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 104.1%).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy is the larger school with 388 students compared with 314.
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 Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy better than Indian Rock El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Rock El Sch ranks higher (82.6 vs 34.7 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 Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and Indian Rock El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy: 388. Indian Rock El Sch: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and Indian Rock El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy is 1239th of 1,627 and Indian Rock El Sch is 249th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).