Lincolnway El Sch vs New Salem El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincolnway El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
406 students
New Salem El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades K–4
403 students
| Measure | Lincolnway El Sch York, Pennsylvania | New Salem El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1095 of 1,627 | #386 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #29402 of 50,301 | #7008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 406 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Salem El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 43.8).
- •New Salem El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •New Salem El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •New Salem El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 61.1%).
- •Lincolnway El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Lincolnway El Sch is the larger school with 406 students compared with 403.
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 Lincolnway El Sch better than New Salem El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), New Salem El Sch ranks higher (76.5 vs 43.8 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 Lincolnway El Sch and New Salem El Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincolnway El Sch: 406. New Salem El Sch: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincolnway El Sch and New Salem El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincolnway El Sch is 1095th of 1,627 and New Salem El Sch is 386th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).