Lincoln El Sch vs Vida CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students
| Measure | Lincoln El Sch Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Vida CS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,627 | #954 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12746 of 50,301 | #23141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 393 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Gettysburg | Gettysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 52.9).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Vida CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 55.2%).
- •Vida CS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.0).
- •Lincoln El Sch is the larger school with 393 students compared with 251.
- •Lincoln El Sch is a public school while Vida CS is a charter 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 Lincoln El Sch better than Vida CS?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln El Sch ranks higher (68.0 vs 52.9 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 Lincoln El Sch and Vida CS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln El Sch: 393. Vida CS: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln El Sch and Vida CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln El Sch is 617th of 1,627 and Vida CS is 954th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).