Hershey Primary El Sch vs Tri-Community El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 16 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
Tri-Community El Sch
Steelton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
| Measure | Hershey Primary El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania | Tri-Community El Sch Steelton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,627 | #1345 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4416 of 50,301 | #40122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 427 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 28% |
| city | Hershey | Steelton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey Primary El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 27.5).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on math proficiency (71% vs 28%).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 39%).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 103%).
- •Tri-Community El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
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 Tri-Community El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey Primary El Sch ranks higher (81.0 vs 27.5 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 Hershey Primary El Sch and Tri-Community El Sch?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Steelton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Primary El Sch: 427. Tri-Community El Sch: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Primary El Sch and Tri-Community El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Primary El Sch is 291st of 1,627 and Tri-Community El Sch is 1345th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).