Hancock El Sch vs Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 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
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–K
274 students
| Measure | Hancock El Sch Norristown, Pennsylvania | Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Norristown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1163 of 1,627 | #1212 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #32184 of 50,301 | #33925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 347 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.3% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Norristown | Norristown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 37.1).
- •Ray S. Musselman Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 102.3%).
- •Hancock El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Hancock El Sch is the larger school with 347 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 Hancock El Sch better than Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock El Sch ranks higher (39.6 vs 37.1 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 Hancock El Sch and Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Norristown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock El Sch: 347. Ray S. Musselman Learning Center: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock El Sch and Ray S. Musselman Learning Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Hancock El Sch is 1163rd of 1,627 and Ray S. Musselman Learning Center is 1212th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).