Fern Hill El Sch vs Glen Acres El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Hill El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
Glen Acres El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
| Measure | Fern Hill El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania | Glen Acres El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #117 of 1,627 | #116 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1604 of 50,301 | #1576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.1 vs 87.2).
- •Glen Acres El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Glen Acres El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 25.3%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.9).
- •Glen Acres El Sch is the larger school with 451 students compared with 408.
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 Fern Hill El Sch better than Glen Acres El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fern Hill El Sch and Glen Acres El Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Hill El Sch: 408. Glen Acres El Sch: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Hill El Sch and Glen Acres El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fern Hill El Sch is 117th of 1,627 and Glen Acres El Sch is 116th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).