Parkside Education Center vs S S Palmer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 279 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Education Center
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades K–1
150 students
S S Palmer El Sch
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
399 students
| Measure | Parkside Education Center Palmerton, Pennsylvania | S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #880 of 1,627 | #813 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20913 of 50,301 | #19238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 150 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Palmerton | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S S Palmer El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 56.1).
- •Parkside Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 58.6%).
- •S S Palmer El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.5).
- •S S Palmer El Sch is the larger school with 399 students compared with 150.
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 Parkside Education Center better than S S Palmer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), S S Palmer El Sch ranks higher (58.5 vs 56.1 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 Parkside Education Center and S S Palmer El Sch?
About 279 m in a straight line, between Palmerton and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Education Center: 150. S S Palmer El Sch: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Education Center and S S Palmer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Parkside Education Center is 880th of 1,627 and S S Palmer El Sch is 813th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).