Indian Rock El Sch vs New Salem El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Rock El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
314 students
New Salem El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades K–4
403 students
| Measure | Indian Rock El Sch York, Pennsylvania | New Salem El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 1,627 | #386 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3570 of 50,301 | #7008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 314 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Rock El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 76.5).
- •Indian Rock El Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Indian Rock El Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •New Salem El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 37.3%).
- •Indian Rock El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •New Salem El Sch is the larger school with 403 students compared with 314.
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 Indian Rock El Sch better than New Salem El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Rock El Sch ranks higher (82.6 vs 76.5 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 Indian Rock El Sch and New Salem El Sch?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Rock El Sch: 314. New Salem El Sch: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Rock El Sch and New Salem El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Indian Rock El Sch is 249th of 1,627 and New Salem El Sch is 386th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).