Richland El Sch vs Shamokin Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students
Shamokin Area El Sch
Coal Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
830 students
| Measure | Richland El Sch Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area El Sch Coal Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 1,627 | #1224 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8804 of 50,301 | #34603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 831 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 35% |
| city | Johnstown | Coal Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 36.1).
- •Richland El Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 35%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Richland El Sch is the larger school with 831 students compared with 830.
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 Richland El Sch better than Shamokin Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Richland El Sch ranks higher (73.7 vs 36.1 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 Richland El Sch and Shamokin Area El Sch?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Coal Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland El Sch: 831. Shamokin Area El Sch: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland El Sch and Shamokin Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Richland El Sch is 463rd of 1,627 and Shamokin Area El Sch is 1224th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).