John Hancock Demonstration Sch vs Pleasant Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hancock Demonstration Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
895 students
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Kunkletown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
899 students
| Measure | John Hancock Demonstration Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch Kunkletown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,627 | #288 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #29467 of 50,301 | #4379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 895 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Kunkletown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 43.7).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.2).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch is the larger school with 899 students compared with 895.
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 John Hancock Demonstration Sch better than Pleasant Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley El Sch ranks higher (81.1 vs 43.7 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 John Hancock Demonstration Sch and Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Kunkletown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hancock Demonstration Sch: 895. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hancock Demonstration Sch and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
John Hancock Demonstration Sch is 1096th of 1,627 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 288th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).