Falling Spring El Sch vs Metzgar El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falling Spring El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
Metzgar El Sch
New Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
| Measure | Falling Spring El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Metzgar El Sch New Alexandria, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #901 of 1,627 | #879 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21653 of 50,301 | #20908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 256 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 107.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Chambersburg | New Alexandria |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metzgar El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 55.0).
- •Falling Spring El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Falling Spring El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 107.4%).
- •Metzgar El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.1).
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 Falling Spring El Sch better than Metzgar El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Metzgar El Sch ranks higher (56.1 vs 55.0 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 Falling Spring El Sch and Metzgar El Sch?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and New Alexandria in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falling Spring El Sch: 256. Metzgar El Sch: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falling Spring El Sch and Metzgar El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Falling Spring El Sch is 901st of 1,627 and Metzgar El Sch is 879th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).