Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy vs Lincoln CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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
Lincoln CS
York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
653 students
| Measure | Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy York, Pennsylvania | Lincoln CS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1239 of 1,627 | #1592 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35440 of 50,301 | #48811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 388 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 14% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 12.2).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 104.1%).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.2).
- •Lincoln CS is the larger school with 653 students compared with 388.
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy is a public school while Lincoln CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lincoln CS?
On the Success Index (US), Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy ranks higher (34.7 vs 12.2 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 Lincoln CS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy: 388. Lincoln CS: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and Lincoln CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy is 1239th of 1,627 and Lincoln CS is 1592nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).