Forest City Regional El Sch vs Plainfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City Regional El Sch
Forest City Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ6
434 students
Plainfield El Sch
Nazareth Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ3
434 students
| Measure | Forest City Regional El Sch Forest City, Pennsylvania | Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,627 | #496 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13701 of 50,301 | #9600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKβ6 | Grades Kβ3 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Forest City | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Plainfield El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 66.6).
- β’Plainfield El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- β’Plainfield El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- β’Plainfield El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 55.3%).
- β’Forest City Regional El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
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 Forest City Regional El Sch better than Plainfield El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield El Sch ranks higher (72.5 vs 66.6 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 Forest City Regional El Sch and Plainfield El Sch?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Regional El Sch: 434. Plainfield El Sch: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Regional El Sch and Plainfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest City Regional El Sch is 643rd of 1,627 and Plainfield El Sch is 496th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).