Elmwood Academy vs Isaac Tripp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Academy
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
712 students
Isaac Tripp El Sch
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
710 students
| Measure | Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Isaac Tripp El Sch Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,627 | #1276 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13826 of 50,301 | #37100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 712 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 25% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 32.2).
- •Elmwood Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Elmwood Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Elmwood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Elmwood Academy is the larger school with 712 students compared with 710.
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 Elmwood Academy better than Isaac Tripp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Academy ranks higher (66.4 vs 32.2 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 Elmwood Academy and Isaac Tripp El Sch?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Academy: 712. Isaac Tripp El Sch: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Academy and Isaac Tripp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Elmwood Academy is 652nd of 1,627 and Isaac Tripp El Sch is 1276th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).