Lehigh Parkway El Sch vs Union Terrace El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehigh Parkway El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
Union Terrace El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students
| Measure | Lehigh Parkway El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Union Terrace El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,627 | #1482 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #29747 of 50,301 | #45761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 276 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 113.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 18.6).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 113.4%).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Union Terrace El Sch is the larger school with 674 students compared with 276.
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 Lehigh Parkway El Sch better than Union Terrace El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lehigh Parkway El Sch ranks higher (43.3 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 Lehigh Parkway El Sch and Union Terrace El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehigh Parkway El Sch: 276. Union Terrace El Sch: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehigh Parkway El Sch and Union Terrace El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehigh Parkway El Sch is 1105th of 1,627 and Union Terrace El Sch is 1482nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).