Hershey Early Childhood Ctr vs Hershey Primary El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 124 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–1
420 students
Hershey Primary El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
427 students
| Measure | Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Hershey, Pennsylvania | Hershey Primary El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,627 | #291 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3738 of 50,301 | #4416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 420 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Hershey | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey Early Childhood Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 81.0).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 30%).
- •Hershey Early Childhood Ctr does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch is the larger school with 427 students compared with 420.
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 Hershey Early Childhood Ctr better than Hershey Primary El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey Early Childhood Ctr ranks higher (82.3 vs 81.0 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 Hershey Early Childhood Ctr and Hershey Primary El Sch?
About 124 m in a straight line, between Hershey and Hershey in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr: 420. Hershey Primary El Sch: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Early Childhood Ctr and Hershey Primary El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is 253rd of 1,627 and Hershey Primary El Sch is 291st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).