North Side Primary School vs Riverside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Side Primary School
Ellwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–2
376 students
Riverside El Sch
Ellwood City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | North Side Primary School Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Riverside El Sch Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,627 | #625 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16274 of 50,301 | #13104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Ellwood City | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 62.8).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 50.5%).
- •North Side Primary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Riverside El Sch is the larger school with 667 students compared with 376.
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 Side Primary School better than Riverside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside El Sch ranks higher (67.5 vs 62.8 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 Side Primary School and Riverside El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Side Primary School: 376. Riverside El Sch: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Side Primary School and Riverside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
North Side Primary School is 722nd of 1,627 and Riverside El Sch is 625th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).