First District El Sch vs James Gettys El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 316 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First District El Sch
Meadville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
James Gettys El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | First District El Sch Meadville, Pennsylvania | James Gettys El Sch Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1147 of 1,627 | #665 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #31064 of 50,301 | #14400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| city | Meadville | Gettysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Gettys El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 41.3).
- •James Gettys El Sch does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •James Gettys El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •James Gettys El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 103%).
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 First District El Sch better than James Gettys El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), James Gettys El Sch ranks higher (65.6 vs 41.3 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 First District El Sch and James Gettys El Sch?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Meadville and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First District El Sch: 334. James Gettys El Sch: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First District El Sch and James Gettys El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
First District El Sch is 1147th of 1,627 and James Gettys El Sch is 665th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).