Lower Nazareth El Sch vs Shafer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Nazareth El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
615 students
Shafer El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
559 students
| Measure | Lower Nazareth El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania | Shafer El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #420 of 1,627 | #207 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7785 of 50,301 | #2730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 615 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| city | Nazareth | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shafer El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 75.3).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Lower Nazareth El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 42.6%).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Lower Nazareth El Sch is the larger school with 615 students compared with 559.
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 Lower Nazareth El Sch better than Shafer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shafer El Sch ranks higher (84.4 vs 75.3 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 Lower Nazareth El Sch and Shafer El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Nazareth and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Nazareth El Sch: 615. Shafer El Sch: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Nazareth El Sch and Shafer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Nazareth El Sch is 420th of 1,627 and Shafer El Sch is 207th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).