Hampden El Sch vs Winding Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampden El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Winding Creek El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,055 students
| Measure | Hampden El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Winding Creek El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,627 | #411 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4359 of 50,301 | #7629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 538 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampden El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 75.6).
- •Hampden El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Hampden El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Hampden El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 32.2%).
- •Hampden El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Winding Creek El Sch is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 538.
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 Hampden El Sch better than Winding Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hampden El Sch ranks higher (81.1 vs 75.6 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 Hampden El Sch and Winding Creek El Sch?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampden El Sch: 538. Winding Creek El Sch: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampden El Sch and Winding Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hampden El Sch is 286th of 1,627 and Winding Creek El Sch is 411th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).