Lawnton El Sch vs Paxtang 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.
Lawnton El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Lawnton El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Paxtang El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,627 | #1381 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #33023 of 50,301 | #42376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 310 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawnton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 23.9).
- •Lawnton El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Lawnton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Lawnton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Lawnton El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.6).
- •Lawnton El Sch is the larger school with 310 students compared with 281.
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 Lawnton El Sch better than Paxtang El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lawnton El Sch ranks higher (38.4 vs 23.9 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 Lawnton El Sch and Paxtang El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawnton El Sch: 310. Paxtang El Sch: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawnton El Sch and Paxtang El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lawnton El Sch is 1184th of 1,627 and Paxtang El Sch is 1381st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).