Lionville El Sch vs Shamona Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lionville El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
Shamona Creek El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
| Measure | Lionville El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Shamona Creek El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,627 | #23 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1434 of 50,301 | #324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 668 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 86% |
| city | Downingtown | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shamona Creek El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 87.6).
- •Shamona Creek El Sch does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •Shamona Creek El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 18%).
- •Shamona Creek El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Lionville El Sch is the larger school with 668 students compared with 488.
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 Lionville El Sch better than Shamona Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shamona Creek El Sch ranks higher (92.7 vs 87.6 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 Lionville El Sch and Shamona Creek El Sch?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Downingtown and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lionville El Sch: 668. Shamona Creek El Sch: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lionville El Sch and Shamona Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lionville El Sch is 106th of 1,627 and Shamona Creek El Sch is 23rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).