Liberty-Curtin El Sch vs Parkside Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty-Curtin El Sch
Blanchard · Public elementary · Grades K–4
151 students
Parkside Education Center
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades K–1
150 students
| Measure | Liberty-Curtin El Sch Blanchard, Pennsylvania | Parkside Education Center Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1177 of 1,627 | #880 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #32688 of 50,301 | #20913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 151 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Blanchard | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 38.9).
- •Parkside Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 97.4%).
- •Liberty-Curtin El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- •Liberty-Curtin El Sch is the larger school with 151 students compared with 150.
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 Liberty-Curtin El Sch better than Parkside Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Education Center ranks higher (56.1 vs 38.9 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 Liberty-Curtin El Sch and Parkside Education Center?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Blanchard and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty-Curtin El Sch: 151. Parkside Education Center: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty-Curtin El Sch and Parkside Education Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Liberty-Curtin El Sch is 1177th of 1,627 and Parkside Education Center is 880th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).