Isaac Tripp El Sch vs Neil Armstrong #40
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isaac Tripp El Sch
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
710 students
Neil Armstrong #40
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
| Measure | Isaac Tripp El Sch Scranton, Pennsylvania | Neil Armstrong #40 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1276 of 1,627 | #1265 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #37100 of 50,301 | #36612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 710 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 31% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.2 vs 33.0).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 96.8%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Isaac Tripp El Sch is the larger school with 710 students compared with 441.
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 Isaac Tripp El Sch better than Neil Armstrong #40?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Isaac Tripp El Sch and Neil Armstrong #40?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac Tripp El Sch: 710. Neil Armstrong #40: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac Tripp El Sch and Neil Armstrong #40 rank in Pennsylvania?
Isaac Tripp El Sch is 1276th of 1,627 and Neil Armstrong #40 is 1265th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).