Hilltop El Sch vs Pennell El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop El Sch
Aston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
290 students
Pennell El Sch
Aston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
| Measure | Hilltop El Sch Aston, Pennsylvania | Pennell El Sch Aston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #460 of 1,627 | #211 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8645 of 50,301 | #2799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 290 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Aston | Aston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 73.9).
- •Pennell El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Pennell El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Pennell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 55.5%).
- •Hilltop El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.8).
- •Pennell El Sch is the larger school with 415 students compared with 290.
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 Hilltop El Sch better than Pennell El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pennell El Sch ranks higher (84.2 vs 73.9 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 Hilltop El Sch and Pennell El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aston and Aston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop El Sch: 290. Pennell El Sch: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop El Sch and Pennell El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hilltop El Sch is 460th of 1,627 and Pennell El Sch is 211th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).