Ritter El Sch vs Russell B Walter El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 204 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ritter El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
Russell B Walter El Sch
Tioga · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
| Measure | Ritter El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Russell B Walter El Sch Tioga, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1362 of 1,627 | #1098 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #41403 of 50,301 | #29483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 463 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 102.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| city | Allentown | Tioga |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell B Walter El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 25.5).
- •Russell B Walter El Sch does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Russell B Walter El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Ritter El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 102.2%).
- •Russell B Walter El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
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 Ritter El Sch better than Russell B Walter El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Russell B Walter El Sch ranks higher (43.7 vs 25.5 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 Ritter El Sch and Russell B Walter El Sch?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Tioga in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ritter El Sch: 463. Russell B Walter El Sch: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ritter El Sch and Russell B Walter El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ritter El Sch is 1362nd of 1,627 and Russell B Walter El Sch is 1098th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).