Penn Wood El Sch vs Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Wood El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Penn Wood El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania | Westtown-Thornbury El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,627 | #163 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2219 of 50,301 | #2112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.5 vs 85.8).
- •Penn Wood El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Westtown-Thornbury El Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Westtown-Thornbury El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 18.7%).
- •Penn Wood El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •Westtown-Thornbury El Sch is the larger school with 529 students compared with 438.
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 Penn Wood El Sch better than Westtown-Thornbury El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Penn Wood El Sch and Westtown-Thornbury El Sch?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood El Sch: 438. Westtown-Thornbury El Sch: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood El Sch and Westtown-Thornbury El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood El Sch is 171st of 1,627 and Westtown-Thornbury El Sch is 163rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).