Elk Valley El Sch vs Fairview MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Valley El Sch
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students
Fairview MS
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 5–8
633 students
| Measure | Elk Valley El Sch Lake City, Pennsylvania | Fairview MS Fairview, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,627 | #76 of 521 |
| National rank | #14096 of 50,301 | #1426 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 526 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.1% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| city | Lake City | Fairview |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 66.0).
- •Elk Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Fairview MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Fairview MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 105.1%).
- •Elk Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.4).
- •Fairview MS is the larger school with 633 students compared with 526.
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 Elk Valley El Sch better than Fairview MS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview MS ranks higher (80.4 vs 66.0 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 Elk Valley El Sch and Fairview MS?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Fairview in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Valley El Sch: 526. Fairview MS: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Valley El Sch and Fairview MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elk Valley El Sch is 661st of 1,627 and Fairview MS is 76th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).