Rutherford El Sch vs South Side 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.
Rutherford El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
South Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Rutherford El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | South Side El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1157 of 1,627 | #1297 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #31481 of 50,301 | #38177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 461 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.6% | 112.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherford El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 30.6).
- •Rutherford El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Rutherford El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Rutherford El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.6% vs 112.1%).
- •South Side El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •South Side El Sch is the larger school with 603 students compared with 461.
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 Rutherford El Sch better than South Side El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherford El Sch ranks higher (40.7 vs 30.6 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 Rutherford El Sch and South Side El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rutherford El Sch: 461. South Side El Sch: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rutherford El Sch and South Side El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Rutherford El Sch is 1157th of 1,627 and South Side El Sch is 1297th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).