Perry Lower Intrmd Sch vs Riverside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
Ellwood City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
225 students
Riverside El Sch
Ellwood City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | Perry Lower Intrmd Sch Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Riverside El Sch Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 1,627 | #625 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13231 of 50,301 | #13104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 225 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Ellwood City | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.3 vs 67.5).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Perry Lower Intrmd Sch does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 58.7%).
- •Perry Lower Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.2).
- •Riverside El Sch is the larger school with 667 students compared with 225.
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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch better than Riverside 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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch and Riverside El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch: 225. Riverside El Sch: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Lower Intrmd Sch and Riverside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is 630th of 1,627 and Riverside El Sch is 625th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).