Franklin El Sch vs Lower Pottsgrove 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.
Franklin El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
354 students
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
646 students
| Measure | Franklin El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Lower Pottsgrove El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,627 | #988 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #39121 of 50,301 | #24337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 354 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Pottsgrove El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 29.1).
- •Lower Pottsgrove El Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Lower Pottsgrove El Sch does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Lower Pottsgrove El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 103.7%).
- •Franklin El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.7).
- •Lower Pottsgrove El Sch is the larger school with 646 students compared with 354.
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 Franklin El Sch better than Lower Pottsgrove El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Pottsgrove El Sch ranks higher (51.2 vs 29.1 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 Franklin El Sch and Lower Pottsgrove El Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin El Sch: 354. Lower Pottsgrove El Sch: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin El Sch and Lower Pottsgrove El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin El Sch is 1323rd of 1,627 and Lower Pottsgrove El Sch is 988th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).