James Gettys El Sch vs Lincoln El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Gettys El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | James Gettys El Sch Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Lincoln El Sch Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,627 | #617 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14400 of 50,301 | #12746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| city | Gettysburg | Gettysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 65.6).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 56.9%).
- •James Gettys El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •Lincoln El Sch is the larger school with 393 students compared with 334.
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 James Gettys El Sch better than Lincoln El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln El Sch ranks higher (68.0 vs 65.6 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 James Gettys El Sch and Lincoln El Sch?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Gettys El Sch: 334. Lincoln El Sch: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Gettys El Sch and Lincoln El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
James Gettys El Sch is 665th of 1,627 and Lincoln El Sch is 617th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).