Harding El Sch vs Houck El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding El Sch
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Houck El Sch
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Harding El Sch Lebanon, Pennsylvania | Houck El Sch Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1379 of 1,627 | #1087 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42295 of 50,301 | #28921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 555 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.1% | 106.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houck El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 24.0).
- •Houck El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Houck El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Harding El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103.1% vs 106.3%).
- •Harding El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Harding El Sch is the larger school with 555 students compared with 348.
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 Harding El Sch better than Houck El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Houck El Sch ranks higher (44.5 vs 24.0 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 Harding El Sch and Houck El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Lebanon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding El Sch: 555. Houck El Sch: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding El Sch and Houck El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Harding El Sch is 1379th of 1,627 and Houck El Sch is 1087th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).