Shamokin Area El Sch vs Tawanka El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shamokin Area El Sch
Coal Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
830 students
Tawanka El Sch
Langhorne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
835 students
| Measure | Shamokin Area El Sch Coal Township, Pennsylvania | Tawanka El Sch Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1224 of 1,627 | #504 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #34603 of 50,301 | #9821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 830 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| city | Coal Township | Langhorne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tawanka El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 36.1).
- •Tawanka El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Tawanka El Sch does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 49%).
- •Tawanka El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 99.6%).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Tawanka El Sch is the larger school with 835 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 Shamokin Area El Sch better than Tawanka El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Tawanka El Sch ranks higher (72.2 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 Shamokin Area El Sch and Tawanka El Sch?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Coal Township and Langhorne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shamokin Area El Sch: 830. Tawanka El Sch: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shamokin Area El Sch and Tawanka El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Shamokin Area El Sch is 1224th of 1,627 and Tawanka El Sch is 504th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).