Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy vs Lincolnway El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 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
Lincolnway El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
406 students
| Measure | Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy York, Pennsylvania | Lincolnway El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1239 of 1,627 | #1095 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35440 of 50,301 | #29402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 388 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincolnway El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 34.7).
- •Lincolnway El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Lincolnway El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 104.1%).
- •Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.5).
- •Lincolnway El Sch is the larger school with 406 students compared with 388.
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 Lincolnway El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lincolnway El Sch ranks higher (43.8 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 Lincolnway El Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy: 388. Lincolnway El Sch: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy and Lincolnway El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy is 1239th of 1,627 and Lincolnway El Sch is 1095th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).