North Salem El Sch vs Trimmer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Salem El Sch
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
Trimmer El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
421 students
| Measure | North Salem El Sch Dover, Pennsylvania | Trimmer El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #810 of 1,627 | #1024 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #19217 of 50,301 | #25781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 384 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| city | Dover | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Salem El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 49.1).
- •North Salem El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •North Salem El Sch does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Trimmer El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 94.5%).
- •Trimmer El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Trimmer El Sch is the larger school with 421 students compared with 384.
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 North Salem El Sch better than Trimmer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), North Salem El Sch ranks higher (58.5 vs 49.1 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 North Salem El Sch and Trimmer El Sch?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Dover and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Salem El Sch: 384. Trimmer El Sch: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Salem El Sch and Trimmer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
North Salem El Sch is 810th of 1,627 and Trimmer El Sch is 1024th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).