Hancock El Sch vs Plymouth El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
347 students
Plymouth El Sch
Plymouth Meeting · Public elementary · Grades K–3
612 students
| Measure | Hancock El Sch Norristown, Pennsylvania | Plymouth El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1163 of 1,627 | #172 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #32184 of 50,301 | #2220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 347 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.3% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| city | Norristown | Plymouth Meeting |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 39.6).
- •Plymouth El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Plymouth El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Plymouth El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 102.3%).
- •Hancock El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.6).
- •Plymouth El Sch is the larger school with 612 students compared with 347.
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 Hancock El Sch better than Plymouth El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth El Sch ranks higher (85.5 vs 39.6 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 Hancock El Sch and Plymouth El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock El Sch: 347. Plymouth El Sch: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock El Sch and Plymouth El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hancock El Sch is 1163rd of 1,627 and Plymouth El Sch is 172nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).