Fritz El Sch vs Smoketown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 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
Smoketown El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Fritz El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Smoketown El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,627 | #803 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12574 of 50,301 | #18880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 526 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fritz El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 59.0).
- •Fritz El Sch does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Fritz El Sch does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Smoketown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 56.1%).
- •Fritz El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Fritz El Sch is the larger school with 526 students compared with 470.
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 Smoketown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fritz El Sch ranks higher (68.2 vs 59.0 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 Smoketown El Sch?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fritz El Sch: 526. Smoketown El Sch: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fritz El Sch and Smoketown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fritz El Sch is 612th of 1,627 and Smoketown El Sch is 803rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).