Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch vs Shafer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
576 students
Shafer El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
559 students
| Measure | Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania | Shafer El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #188 of 1,627 | #207 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2487 of 50,301 | #2730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 576 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Nazareth | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.9 vs 84.4).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 42.6%).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch is the larger school with 576 students compared with 559.
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 Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch better than Shafer El Sch?
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 Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch and Shafer El Sch?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Nazareth and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch: 576. Shafer El Sch: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch and Shafer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch is 188th of 1,627 and Shafer El Sch is 207th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).