Newton-Ransom El School vs South Abington Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton-Ransom El School
Clarks Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–4
196 students
South Abington Sch
Chinchilla · Public elementary · Grades K–4
301 students
| Measure | Newton-Ransom El School Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania | South Abington Sch Chinchilla, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,627 | #57 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4222 of 50,301 | #678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 196 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Clarks Summit | Chinchilla |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Abington Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 81.4).
- •South Abington Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •South Abington Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •South Abington Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 7.7%).
- •South Abington Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •South Abington Sch is the larger school with 301 students compared with 196.
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 Newton-Ransom El School better than South Abington Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Abington Sch ranks higher (90.6 vs 81.4 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 Newton-Ransom El School and South Abington Sch?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Clarks Summit and Chinchilla in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton-Ransom El School: 196. South Abington Sch: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton-Ransom El School and South Abington Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Newton-Ransom El School is 281st of 1,627 and South Abington Sch is 57th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).