Ardmore Avenue El Sch vs Charles Kelly El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 909 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore Avenue El Sch
Lansdowne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
535 students
Charles Kelly El Sch
Drexel Hill · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
270 students
| Measure | Ardmore Avenue El Sch Lansdowne, Pennsylvania | Charles Kelly El Sch Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 1,627 | #1365 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42808 of 50,301 | #41502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 535 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.1% | 105.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| city | Lansdowne | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Kelly El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 23.2).
- •Charles Kelly El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Ardmore Avenue El Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Ardmore Avenue El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.1% vs 105.9%).
- •Charles Kelly El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.0).
- •Ardmore Avenue El Sch is the larger school with 535 students compared with 270.
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 Ardmore Avenue El Sch better than Charles Kelly El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Kelly El Sch ranks higher (25.3 vs 23.2 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 Ardmore Avenue El Sch and Charles Kelly El Sch?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Lansdowne and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore Avenue El Sch: 535. Charles Kelly El Sch: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore Avenue El Sch and Charles Kelly El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ardmore Avenue El Sch is 1396th of 1,627 and Charles Kelly El Sch is 1365th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).