Northwestern Lehigh El Sch vs Smith-Wade-El El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
New Tripoli · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Smith-Wade-El El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Northwestern Lehigh El Sch New Tripoli, Pennsylvania | Smith-Wade-El El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 1,627 | #1221 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8031 of 50,301 | #34481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| city | New Tripoli | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 36.3).
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Northwestern Lehigh El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 103%).
- •Smith-Wade-El El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Smith-Wade-El El Sch is the larger school with 397 students compared with 396.
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 Northwestern Lehigh El Sch better than Smith-Wade-El El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Lehigh El Sch ranks higher (74.9 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 Northwestern Lehigh El Sch and Smith-Wade-El El Sch?
About 88 km in a straight line, between New Tripoli and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Lehigh El Sch: 396. Smith-Wade-El El Sch: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Lehigh El Sch and Smith-Wade-El El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwestern Lehigh El Sch is 438th 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).