Mount Carmel Area El Sch vs Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Area El Sch
Mount Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
796 students
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
792 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Area El Sch Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania | Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1236 of 1,627 | #1199 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35287 of 50,301 | #33462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 796 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.8% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Mount Carmel | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 35.0).
- •Mount Carmel Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 102.8%).
- •Mount Carmel Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.9).
- •Mount Carmel Area El Sch is the larger school with 796 students compared with 792.
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 Mount Carmel Area El Sch better than Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch ranks higher (37.8 vs 35.0 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 Mount Carmel Area El Sch and Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Mount Carmel and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Carmel Area El Sch: 796. Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Carmel Area El Sch and Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Carmel Area El Sch is 1236th of 1,627 and Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch is 1199th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).