Glenside El Sch vs Lauers Park El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenside El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
Lauers Park El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
615 students
| Measure | Glenside El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Lauers Park El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1457 of 1,627 | #1492 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45154 of 50,301 | #46068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 261 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 18.0).
- •Lauers Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Lauers Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 100.8%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.6).
- •Lauers Park El Sch is the larger school with 615 students compared with 261.
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 Glenside El Sch better than Lauers Park El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside El Sch ranks higher (19.5 vs 18.0 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 Glenside El Sch and Lauers Park El Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside El Sch: 261. Lauers Park El Sch: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside El Sch and Lauers Park El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch is 1457th of 1,627 and Lauers Park El Sch is 1492nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).