Price El Sch vs Wheatland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 297 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Price El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Wheatland MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Price El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Wheatland MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1429 of 1,627 | #457 of 521 |
| National rank | #44370 of 50,301 | #12330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 331 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.6% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheatland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 20.8).
- •Price El Sch does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Wheatland MS does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Wheatland MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 107.6%).
- •Price El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.6).
- •Wheatland MS is the larger school with 453 students compared with 331.
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 Price El Sch better than Wheatland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Wheatland MS ranks higher (27.9 vs 20.8 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 Price El Sch and Wheatland MS?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Price El Sch: 331. Wheatland MS: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Price El Sch and Wheatland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Price El Sch is 1429th of 1,627 and Wheatland MS is 457th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).