S S Palmer El Sch vs Slatington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S S Palmer El Sch
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
399 students
Slatington El Sch
Slatington · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
487 students
| Measure | S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Slatington El Sch Slatington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #813 of 1,627 | #1124 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #19238 of 50,301 | #30255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 399 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Palmerton | Slatington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S S Palmer El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 42.6).
- •Slatington El Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Slatington El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •S S Palmer El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 101.4%).
- •S S Palmer El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
- •Slatington El Sch is the larger school with 487 students compared with 399.
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 S S Palmer El Sch better than Slatington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), S S Palmer El Sch ranks higher (58.5 vs 42.6 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 S S Palmer El Sch and Slatington El Sch?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Palmerton and Slatington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S S Palmer El Sch: 399. Slatington El Sch: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S S Palmer El Sch and Slatington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
S S Palmer El Sch is 813th of 1,627 and Slatington El Sch is 1124th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).