Houck El Sch vs Union Canal El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houck El Sch
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Union Canal El Sch
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Houck El Sch Lebanon, Pennsylvania | Union Canal El Sch Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1087 of 1,627 | #861 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #28921 of 50,301 | #20426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 348 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.3% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Canal El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 44.5).
- •Houck El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Houck El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Union Canal El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 106.3%).
- •Union Canal El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.8).
- •Union Canal El Sch is the larger school with 386 students compared with 348.
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 Houck El Sch better than Union Canal El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Union Canal El Sch ranks higher (56.8 vs 44.5 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 Houck El Sch and Union Canal El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Lebanon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houck El Sch: 348. Union Canal El Sch: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houck El Sch and Union Canal El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Houck El Sch is 1087th of 1,627 and Union Canal El Sch is 861st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).