L R Appleman El Sch vs Northwest Area Primary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L R Appleman El Sch
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
308 students
Northwest Area Primary Sch
Shickshinny · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
215 students
| Measure | L R Appleman El Sch Benton, Pennsylvania | Northwest Area Primary Sch Shickshinny, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,627 | #1198 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21954 of 50,301 | #33444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 308 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Benton | Shickshinny |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L R Appleman El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 37.8).
- •Northwest Area Primary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 99%).
- •L R Appleman El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 21.5).
- •L R Appleman El Sch is the larger school with 308 students compared with 215.
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 R Appleman El Sch better than Northwest Area Primary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), L R Appleman El Sch ranks higher (54.6 vs 37.8 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 R Appleman El Sch and Northwest Area Primary Sch?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Benton and Shickshinny in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L R Appleman El Sch: 308. Northwest Area Primary Sch: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L R Appleman El Sch and Northwest Area Primary Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
L R Appleman El Sch is 910th of 1,627 and Northwest Area Primary Sch is 1198th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).