Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS vs William Penn El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS
Bethlehem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
457 students
William Penn El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
| Measure | Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | William Penn El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1556 of 1,627 | #1318 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47702 of 50,301 | #38843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 457 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 14.9).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 99.3%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 19.9).
- •Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS is the larger school with 457 students compared with 242.
- •Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS is a charter school while William Penn El Sch is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valley Dual Language CS better than William Penn El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn El Sch ranks higher (29.6 vs 14.9 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 Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS and William Penn El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS: 457. William Penn El Sch: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS and William Penn El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS is 1556th of 1,627 and William Penn El Sch is 1318th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).