Farmdale El Sch vs Park El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmdale El Sch
Mount Joy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
Park El Sch
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
511 students
| Measure | Farmdale El Sch Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Park El Sch Columbia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,627 | #1066 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #19353 of 50,301 | #27922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 489 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | Mount Joy | Columbia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmdale El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 46.0).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Park El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Park El Sch is the larger school with 511 students compared with 489.
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 Farmdale El Sch better than Park El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Farmdale El Sch ranks higher (58.3 vs 46.0 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 Farmdale El Sch and Park El Sch?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Columbia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmdale El Sch: 489. Park El Sch: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmdale El Sch and Park El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Farmdale El Sch is 817th of 1,627 and Park El Sch is 1066th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).