Mellon El Sch vs Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mellon El Sch
Ligonier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
New Tripoli · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Mellon El Sch Ligonier, Pennsylvania | Northwestern Lehigh El Sch New Tripoli, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #935 of 1,627 | #438 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #22511 of 50,301 | #8031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 395 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 58% |
| city | Ligonier | New Tripoli |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 53.8).
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch does better on math proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Mellon El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 96.7%).
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch is the larger school with 396 students compared with 395.
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 Mellon El Sch better than Northwestern Lehigh El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Lehigh El Sch ranks higher (74.9 vs 53.8 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 Mellon El Sch and Northwestern Lehigh El Sch?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Ligonier and New Tripoli in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mellon El Sch: 395. Northwestern Lehigh El Sch: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mellon El Sch and Northwestern Lehigh El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mellon El Sch is 935th of 1,627 and Northwestern Lehigh El Sch is 438th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).