Pennell El Sch vs Toby Farms Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennell El Sch
Aston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Chester Twp · Public middle · Grades 4–8
359 students
| Measure | Pennell El Sch Aston, Pennsylvania | Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester Twp, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,627 | #490 of 521 |
| National rank | #2799 of 50,301 | #13980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 415 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 2% |
| city | Aston | Chester Twp |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 18.8).
- •Pennell El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 2%).
- •Pennell El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 14%).
- •Pennell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 87.5%).
- •Toby Farms Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.8).
- •Pennell El Sch is the larger school with 415 students compared with 359.
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 Pennell El Sch better than Toby Farms Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennell El Sch ranks higher (84.2 vs 18.8 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 Pennell El Sch and Toby Farms Intermediate School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Aston and Chester Twp in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennell El Sch: 415. Toby Farms Intermediate School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennell El Sch and Toby Farms Intermediate School rank in Pennsylvania?
Pennell El Sch is 211th of 1,627 and Toby Farms Intermediate School is 490th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).