Irving El Sch vs Penn-Lincoln El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
267 students
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Irving El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Penn-Lincoln El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,627 | #1292 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #17428 of 50,301 | #37902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 267 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 31.0).
- •Irving El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Irving El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Irving El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99%).
- •Penn-Lincoln El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 15.7).
- •Penn-Lincoln El Sch is the larger school with 313 students compared with 267.
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 Irving El Sch better than Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Irving El Sch ranks higher (61.1 vs 31.0 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 Irving El Sch and Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving El Sch: 267. Penn-Lincoln El Sch: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving El Sch and Penn-Lincoln El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Irving El Sch is 766th of 1,627 and Penn-Lincoln El Sch is 1292nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).