Norwood Sch vs Tinicum Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Sch
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
557 students
Tinicum Sch
Essington · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
325 students
| Measure | Norwood Sch Norwood, Pennsylvania | Tinicum Sch Essington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,627 | #865 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16539 of 50,301 | #20485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 557 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| city | Norwood | Essington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 56.7).
- •Norwood Sch does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Norwood Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Norwood Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Tinicum Sch does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.6).
- •Norwood Sch is the larger school with 557 students compared with 325.
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 Norwood Sch better than Tinicum Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Sch ranks higher (62.4 vs 56.7 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 Norwood Sch and Tinicum Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Essington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwood Sch: 557. Tinicum Sch: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwood Sch and Tinicum Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Norwood Sch is 737th of 1,627 and Tinicum Sch is 865th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).