Park El Sch vs Whitemarsh El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park El Sch
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
511 students
Whitemarsh El Sch
Lafayette Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–3
511 students
| Measure | Park El Sch Columbia, Pennsylvania | Whitemarsh El Sch Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1066 of 1,627 | #84 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #27922 of 50,301 | #1136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 511 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 87% |
| city | Columbia | Lafayette Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitemarsh El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 46.0).
- •Whitemarsh El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 36%).
- •Whitemarsh El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 50%).
- •Park El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.5).
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 Park El Sch better than Whitemarsh El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Whitemarsh El Sch ranks higher (88.6 vs 46.0 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 Park El Sch and Whitemarsh El Sch?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Lafayette Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park El Sch: 511. Whitemarsh El Sch: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park El Sch and Whitemarsh El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Park El Sch is 1066th of 1,627 and Whitemarsh El Sch is 84th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).