Fairfield Area El Sch vs Franklin Twp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Area El Sch
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
346 students
Franklin Twp El Sch
Cashtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Fairfield Area El Sch Fairfield, Pennsylvania | Franklin Twp El Sch Cashtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #445 of 1,627 | #555 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8190 of 50,301 | #11152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 346 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Fairfield | Cashtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 70.2).
- •Fairfield Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Franklin Twp El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Fairfield Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 51.8%).
- •Fairfield Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.6).
- •Fairfield Area El Sch is the larger school with 346 students compared with 340.
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 Fairfield Area El Sch better than Franklin Twp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Area El Sch ranks higher (74.6 vs 70.2 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 Fairfield Area El Sch and Franklin Twp El Sch?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Cashtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Area El Sch: 346. Franklin Twp El Sch: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Area El Sch and Franklin Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairfield Area El Sch is 445th of 1,627 and Franklin Twp El Sch is 555th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).