Penns Manor Area El Sch vs Upper Allen El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penns Manor Area El Sch
Clymer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Upper Allen El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
321 students
| Measure | Penns Manor Area El Sch Clymer, Pennsylvania | Upper Allen El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1023 of 1,627 | #415 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #25768 of 50,301 | #7690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 321 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Clymer | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Allen El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 49.1).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 60.4%).
- •Penns Manor Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
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 Penns Manor Area El Sch better than Upper Allen El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Allen El Sch ranks higher (75.5 vs 49.1 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 Penns Manor Area El Sch and Upper Allen El Sch?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Clymer and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penns Manor Area El Sch: 321. Upper Allen El Sch: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penns Manor Area El Sch and Upper Allen El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penns Manor Area El Sch is 1023rd of 1,627 and Upper Allen El Sch is 415th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).