Northern El Sch vs Smith-Wade-El El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern El Sch
Dillsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Smith-Wade-El El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Northern El Sch Dillsburg, Pennsylvania | Smith-Wade-El El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 1,627 | #1221 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #18483 of 50,301 | #34481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Dillsburg | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 36.3).
- •Northern El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Northern El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Northern El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 103%).
- •Smith-Wade-El El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
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 Northern El Sch better than Smith-Wade-El El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northern El Sch ranks higher (59.6 vs 36.3 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 Northern El Sch and Smith-Wade-El El Sch?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Dillsburg and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern El Sch: 397. Smith-Wade-El El Sch: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern El Sch and Smith-Wade-El El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northern El Sch is 785th of 1,627 and Smith-Wade-El El Sch is 1221st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).