Hershey Primary El Sch vs Lingle Avenue El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hershey Primary El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
427 students
Lingle Avenue El Sch
Palmyra · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Hershey Primary El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania | Lingle Avenue El Sch Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,627 | #294 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4416 of 50,301 | #4540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 427 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| city | Hershey | Palmyra |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.0 vs 80.8).
- •Lingle Avenue El Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Lingle Avenue El Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 33.1%).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Lingle Avenue El Sch is the larger school with 547 students compared with 427.
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 Primary El Sch better than Lingle Avenue El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hershey Primary El Sch and Lingle Avenue El Sch?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Palmyra in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Primary El Sch: 427. Lingle Avenue El Sch: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Primary El Sch and Lingle Avenue El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Primary El Sch is 291st of 1,627 and Lingle Avenue El Sch is 294th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).