Laurel Valley El Sch vs Samuel Gompers Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 331 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Valley El Sch
New Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
Samuel Gompers Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
238 students
| Measure | Laurel Valley El Sch New Florence, Pennsylvania | Samuel Gompers Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1261 of 1,627 | #1481 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #36509 of 50,301 | #45752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 238 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | New Florence | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 18.6).
- •Laurel Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Laurel Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Laurel Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 100%).
- •Samuel Gompers Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
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 Laurel Valley El Sch better than Samuel Gompers Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Valley El Sch ranks higher (33.1 vs 18.6 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 Laurel Valley El Sch and Samuel Gompers Sch?
About 331 km in a straight line, between New Florence and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Valley El Sch: 238. Samuel Gompers Sch: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Valley El Sch and Samuel Gompers Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel Valley El Sch is 1261st of 1,627 and Samuel Gompers Sch is 1481st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).