Ross El Sch vs Wharton El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 699 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ross El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
Wharton El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Ross El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Wharton El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,627 | #1069 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #30722 of 50,301 | #28004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 281 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 101.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wharton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 41.9).
- •Wharton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Ross El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 101.8%).
- •Wharton El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Wharton El Sch is the larger school with 327 students compared with 281.
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 Ross El Sch better than Wharton El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wharton El Sch ranks higher (45.9 vs 41.9 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 Ross El Sch and Wharton El Sch?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ross El Sch: 281. Wharton El Sch: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ross El Sch and Wharton El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ross El Sch is 1135th of 1,627 and Wharton El Sch is 1069th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).