Hance El Sch vs Poff 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.
Hance El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
406 students
Poff El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | Hance El Sch Gibsonia, Pennsylvania | Poff El Sch Gibsonia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,627 | #44 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1218 of 50,301 | #547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 406 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Gibsonia | Gibsonia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poff El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 88.3).
- •Hance El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Hance El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 14.5%).
- •Poff El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.9).
- •Hance El Sch is the larger school with 406 students compared with 282.
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 Hance El Sch better than Poff El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Poff El Sch ranks higher (91.2 vs 88.3 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 Hance El Sch and Poff El Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gibsonia and Gibsonia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hance El Sch: 406. Poff El Sch: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hance El Sch and Poff El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hance El Sch is 90th of 1,627 and Poff El Sch is 44th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).