Park Lane El Sch vs Walnut Street El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Lane El Sch
Darby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
Walnut Street El Sch
Darby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
255 students
| Measure | Park Lane El Sch Darby, Pennsylvania | Walnut Street El Sch Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1497 of 1,627 | #1472 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46344 of 50,301 | #45564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 304 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.6% | 112.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 9% |
| city | Darby | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Street El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 17.5).
- •Walnut Street El Sch does better on math proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •Park Lane El Sch does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Park Lane El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.6% vs 112.2%).
- •Walnut Street El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.2).
- •Park Lane El Sch is the larger school with 304 students compared with 255.
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 Lane El Sch better than Walnut Street El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Street El Sch ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.5 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 Lane El Sch and Walnut Street El Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Darby and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Lane El Sch: 304. Walnut Street El Sch: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Lane El Sch and Walnut Street El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Park Lane El Sch is 1497th of 1,627 and Walnut Street El Sch is 1472nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).