Nether Providence El Sch vs Parkside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nether Providence El Sch
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
Parkside El Sch
Parkside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
252 students
| Measure | Nether Providence El Sch Wallingford, Pennsylvania | Parkside El Sch Parkside, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 1,627 | #550 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2273 of 50,301 | #11027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Wallingford | Parkside |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nether Providence El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 70.4).
- •Nether Providence El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Nether Providence El Sch does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Nether Providence El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 54%).
- •Nether Providence El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Nether Providence El Sch is the larger school with 479 students compared with 252.
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 Nether Providence El Sch better than Parkside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Nether Providence El Sch ranks higher (85.4 vs 70.4 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 Nether Providence El Sch and Parkside El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Parkside in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nether Providence El Sch: 479. Parkside El Sch: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nether Providence El Sch and Parkside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Nether Providence El Sch is 176th of 1,627 and Parkside El Sch is 550th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).