Kindergarten Academy vs Penns Manor Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kindergarten Academy
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–K
321 students
Penns Manor Area El Sch
Clymer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Kindergarten Academy Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Penns Manor Area El Sch Clymer, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,627 | #1023 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15111 of 50,301 | #25768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Clymer |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kindergarten Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 49.1).
- •Kindergarten Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 60.4%).
- •Penns Manor Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
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 Kindergarten Academy better than Penns Manor Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Kindergarten Academy ranks higher (64.5 vs 49.1 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 Kindergarten Academy and Penns Manor Area El Sch?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Clymer in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kindergarten Academy: 321. Penns Manor Area El Sch: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kindergarten Academy and Penns Manor Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kindergarten Academy is 689th of 1,627 and Penns Manor Area El Sch is 1023rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).