Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center vs Rice El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 366 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
736 students
Rice El Sch
Mountain Top · Public elementary · Grades K–6
735 students
| Measure | Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center New Castle, Pennsylvania | Rice El Sch Mountain Top, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1419 of 1,627 | #513 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43900 of 50,301 | #9958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 736 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.7% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | New Castle | Mountain Top |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 21.5).
- •Rice El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 105.7%).
- •Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.8).
- •Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is the larger school with 736 students compared with 735.
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 Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center better than Rice El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Rice El Sch ranks higher (72.0 vs 21.5 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 Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and Rice El Sch?
About 366 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Mountain Top in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center: 736. Rice El Sch: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and Rice El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is 1419th of 1,627 and Rice El Sch is 513th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).