Fritz El Sch vs Schaeffer Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fritz El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
Schaeffer Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
318 students
| Measure | Fritz El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Schaeffer Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,627 | #292 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12574 of 50,301 | #4513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 526 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schaeffer Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 68.2).
- •Schaeffer Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Schaeffer Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Schaeffer Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 56.1%).
- •Fritz El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Fritz El Sch is the larger school with 526 students compared with 318.
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 Fritz El Sch better than Schaeffer Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Schaeffer Sch ranks higher (80.9 vs 68.2 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 Fritz El Sch and Schaeffer Sch?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fritz El Sch: 526. Schaeffer Sch: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fritz El Sch and Schaeffer Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fritz El Sch is 612th of 1,627 and Schaeffer Sch is 292nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).