Harding El Sch vs Southwest 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
Southwest El Sch
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Harding El Sch Lebanon, Pennsylvania | Southwest El Sch Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1379 of 1,627 | #1449 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42295 of 50,301 | #44934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 555 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.1% | 106.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 19.9).
- •Harding El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Harding El Sch does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Harding El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103.1% vs 106.2%).
- •Harding El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Harding El Sch is the larger school with 555 students compared with 390.
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 Southwest El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Harding El Sch ranks higher (24.0 vs 19.9 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 Southwest 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. Southwest El Sch: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding El Sch and Southwest El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Harding El Sch is 1379th of 1,627 and Southwest El Sch is 1449th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).