Mellon El Sch vs Wasson Avenue El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 103 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
Wasson Avenue El Sch
DuBois · Public elementary · Grades K–4
395 students
| Measure | Mellon El Sch Ligonier, Pennsylvania | Wasson Avenue El Sch DuBois, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #935 of 1,627 | #862 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #22511 of 50,301 | #20430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 395 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| city | Ligonier | DuBois |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wasson Avenue El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 53.8).
- •Wasson Avenue El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Mellon El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Mellon El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 103.8%).
- •Wasson Avenue El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
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 Wasson Avenue El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wasson Avenue El Sch ranks higher (56.8 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 Wasson Avenue El Sch?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Ligonier and DuBois in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mellon El Sch: 395. Wasson Avenue El Sch: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mellon El Sch and Wasson Avenue El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mellon El Sch is 935th of 1,627 and Wasson Avenue El Sch is 862nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).