Fred L Aiken El Sch vs Laurel Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred L Aiken El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
Laurel Valley El Sch
New Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
| Measure | Fred L Aiken El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Laurel Valley El Sch New Florence, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,627 | #1261 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3384 of 50,301 | #36509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 238 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Pittsburgh | New Florence |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 33.1).
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 96.6%).
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
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 Fred L Aiken El Sch better than Laurel Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fred L Aiken El Sch ranks higher (83.0 vs 33.1 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 Fred L Aiken El Sch and Laurel Valley El Sch?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and New Florence in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred L Aiken El Sch: 238. Laurel Valley El Sch: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred L Aiken El Sch and Laurel Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fred L Aiken El Sch is 241st of 1,627 and Laurel Valley El Sch is 1261st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).