Fulton El Sch vs Wharton El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Wharton El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Fulton El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Wharton El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1398 of 1,627 | #1069 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42881 of 50,301 | #28004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 274 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 101.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wharton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 23.1).
- •Wharton El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Wharton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Fulton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 101.8%).
- •Fulton El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Wharton El Sch is the larger school with 327 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 Wharton El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wharton El Sch ranks higher (45.9 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 Wharton El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulton El Sch: 274. Wharton El Sch: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulton El Sch and Wharton El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fulton El Sch is 1398th of 1,627 and Wharton El Sch is 1069th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).