Universal Creighton CS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19120 · Universal Creighton CS
#1351 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#40616 of 50,301 nationally
About Universal Creighton CS
Universal Creighton CS is a charter elementary located in Philadelphia, in the Universal Creighton CS school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 663 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1351st of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 663.
There are 292 schools in Philadelphia; Universal Creighton CS ranks 87th of 275 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)101.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Universal Creighton CS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 101.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Universal Creighton CS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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654 students · 1.4 km away
Finletter Thomas K Sch
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MaST Community CS II
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1,875 students · 1.7 km away
Olney HS
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1,168 students · 1.7 km away
Northwood Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
796 students · 1.8 km away
The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
885 students · 1.8 km away
Carnell Laura H Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students · 1.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Universal Creighton CS a good school?
Universal Creighton CS has a Success Index (US) of 26.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1351 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Universal Creighton CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Universal Creighton CS ranks #1351 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #40616 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Universal Creighton CS?
Universal Creighton CS had 663 students in 2025.
Is Universal Creighton CS a elementary school or a high school?
Universal Creighton CS is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Universal Creighton CS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Universal Creighton CS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.