Mercer Area El Sch vs Shawnee El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 425 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Area El Sch
Mercer · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students
Shawnee El Sch
Easton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
| Measure | Mercer Area El Sch Mercer, Pennsylvania | Shawnee El Sch Easton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 1,627 | #918 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20686 of 50,301 | #22178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 567 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 53% |
| city | Mercer | Easton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 54.3).
- •Mercer Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Shawnee El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Shawnee El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 101.6%).
- •Mercer Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
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 Mercer Area El Sch better than Shawnee El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Area El Sch ranks higher (56.4 vs 54.3 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 Mercer Area El Sch and Shawnee El Sch?
About 425 km in a straight line, between Mercer and Easton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Area El Sch: 567. Shawnee El Sch: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Area El Sch and Shawnee El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mercer Area El Sch is 872nd of 1,627 and Shawnee El Sch is 918th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).