Elmwood Academy vs Northside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 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
Northside El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
221 students
| Measure | Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Northside El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,627 | #440 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13826 of 50,301 | #8090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 712 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 66.4).
- •Northside El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Elmwood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 43.4%).
- •Northside El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Elmwood Academy is the larger school with 712 students compared with 221.
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 Northside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northside El Sch ranks higher (74.8 vs 66.4 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 Northside El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Academy: 712. Northside El Sch: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Academy and Northside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Elmwood Academy is 652nd of 1,627 and Northside El Sch is 440th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).