Old Forge El Sch vs Spring Garden El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Forge El Sch
Old Forge · Public elementary · Grades K–6
532 students
Spring Garden El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students
| Measure | Old Forge El Sch Old Forge, Pennsylvania | Spring Garden El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,627 | #619 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #19538 of 50,301 | #12839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 532 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Old Forge | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Garden El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 58.1).
- •Spring Garden El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Spring Garden El Sch does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Spring Garden El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 55.3%).
- •Old Forge El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
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 Old Forge El Sch better than Spring Garden El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Garden El Sch ranks higher (67.9 vs 58.1 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 Old Forge El Sch and Spring Garden El Sch?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Old Forge and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Forge El Sch: 532. Spring Garden El Sch: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Forge El Sch and Spring Garden El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Old Forge El Sch is 828th of 1,627 and Spring Garden El Sch is 619th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).