Fulton El Sch vs Lafayette El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulton El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Lafayette El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Fulton El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Lafayette El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1398 of 1,627 | #1346 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42881 of 50,301 | #40217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 274 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 102.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 23.1).
- •Lafayette El Sch does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Lafayette El Sch does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Fulton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 102.1%).
- •Fulton El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.9).
- •Lafayette El Sch is the larger school with 437 students compared with 274.
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 Fulton El Sch better than Lafayette El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette El Sch ranks higher (27.3 vs 23.1 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 Fulton El Sch and Lafayette El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulton El Sch: 274. Lafayette El Sch: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulton El Sch and Lafayette El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fulton El Sch is 1398th of 1,627 and Lafayette El Sch is 1346th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).