Parkside Education Center vs Slatington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km 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
Slatington El Sch
Slatington · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
487 students
| Measure | Parkside Education Center Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Slatington El Sch Slatington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #880 of 1,627 | #1124 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20913 of 50,301 | #30255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 150 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Palmerton | Slatington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 42.6).
- •Parkside Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 101.4%).
- •Parkside Education Center does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.2).
- •Slatington El Sch is the larger school with 487 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 Slatington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Education Center ranks higher (56.1 vs 42.6 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 Slatington El Sch?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Palmerton and Slatington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Education Center: 150. Slatington El Sch: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Education Center and Slatington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Parkside Education Center is 880th of 1,627 and Slatington El Sch is 1124th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).