Howard El Sch vs Marion-Walker El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard El Sch
Howard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
87 students
Marion-Walker El Sch
Bellefonte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Howard El Sch Howard, Pennsylvania | Marion-Walker El Sch Bellefonte, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #215 of 1,627 | #280 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2898 of 50,301 | #4213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 87 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 67% |
| city | Howard | Bellefonte |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 81.4).
- •Howard El Sch does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 67%).
- •Howard El Sch does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 72%).
- •Marion-Walker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 47.1%).
- •Howard El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Marion-Walker El Sch is the larger school with 353 students compared with 87.
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 Howard El Sch better than Marion-Walker El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Howard El Sch ranks higher (84.0 vs 81.4 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 Howard El Sch and Marion-Walker El Sch?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Howard and Bellefonte in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard El Sch: 87. Marion-Walker El Sch: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard El Sch and Marion-Walker El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Howard El Sch is 215th of 1,627 and Marion-Walker El Sch is 280th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).