L B Morris El Sch vs Weatherly Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L B Morris El Sch
Jim Thorpe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
615 students
Weatherly Area El Sch
Weatherly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | L B Morris El Sch Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Weatherly Area El Sch Weatherly, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #989 of 1,627 | #598 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24396 of 50,301 | #12245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 615 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 72% |
| city | Jim Thorpe | Weatherly |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weatherly Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 51.1).
- •Weatherly Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Weatherly Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •L B Morris El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 66.7%).
- •L B Morris El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •L B Morris El Sch is the larger school with 615 students compared with 291.
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 L B Morris El Sch better than Weatherly Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Weatherly Area El Sch ranks higher (68.7 vs 51.1 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 L B Morris El Sch and Weatherly Area El Sch?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Jim Thorpe and Weatherly in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L B Morris El Sch: 615. Weatherly Area El Sch: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L B Morris El Sch and Weatherly Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
L B Morris El Sch is 989th of 1,627 and Weatherly Area El Sch is 598th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).