James Gettys El Sch vs Vida CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 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
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students
| Measure | James Gettys El Sch Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Vida CS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,627 | #954 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14400 of 50,301 | #23141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 334 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| city | Gettysburg | Gettysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Gettys El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 52.9).
- •James Gettys El Sch does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •James Gettys El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Vida CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 56.9%).
- •James Gettys El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •James Gettys El Sch is the larger school with 334 students compared with 251.
- •James Gettys El Sch is a public school while Vida CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Vida CS?
On the Success Index (US), James Gettys El Sch ranks higher (65.6 vs 52.9 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 Vida CS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Gettys El Sch: 334. Vida CS: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Gettys El Sch and Vida CS rank in Pennsylvania?
James Gettys El Sch is 665th of 1,627 and Vida CS is 954th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).