Allen Dr Ethel Sch vs Dick William Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Dr Ethel Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
322 students
Dick William Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
| Measure | Allen Dr Ethel Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Dick William Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1547 of 1,627 | #1572 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47466 of 50,301 | #48206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 322 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.2% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 3% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allen Dr Ethel Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 13.7).
- •Allen Dr Ethel Sch does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •Dick William Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 102.2%).
- •Allen Dr Ethel Sch does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.3).
- •Dick William Sch is the larger school with 343 students compared with 322.
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 Allen Dr Ethel Sch better than Dick William Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Allen Dr Ethel Sch ranks higher (15.3 vs 13.7 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 Allen Dr Ethel Sch and Dick William Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Dr Ethel Sch: 322. Dick William Sch: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Dr Ethel Sch and Dick William Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Allen Dr Ethel Sch is 1547th of 1,627 and Dick William Sch is 1572nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).