Lauers Park El Sch vs Riverside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lauers Park El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
615 students
Riverside El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
694 students
| Measure | Lauers Park El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Riverside El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1492 of 1,627 | #1569 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46068 of 50,301 | #48110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 615 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 12% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lauers Park El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 14.0).
- •Lauers Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Lauers Park El Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Lauers Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 99.7%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
- •Riverside El Sch is the larger school with 694 students compared with 615.
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 Lauers Park El Sch better than Riverside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lauers Park El Sch ranks higher (18.0 vs 14.0 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 Lauers Park El Sch and Riverside El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lauers Park El Sch: 615. Riverside El Sch: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lauers Park El Sch and Riverside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lauers Park El Sch is 1492nd of 1,627 and Riverside El Sch is 1569th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).