Ardmore Avenue El Sch vs Garrettford El 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.
Ardmore Avenue El Sch
Lansdowne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
535 students
Garrettford El Sch
Drexel Hill · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
529 students
| Measure | Ardmore Avenue El Sch Lansdowne, Pennsylvania | Garrettford El Sch Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 1,627 | #1134 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42808 of 50,301 | #30692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 535 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.1% | 104.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 38% |
| city | Lansdowne | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrettford El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 23.2).
- •Garrettford El Sch does better on math proficiency (38% vs 13%).
- •Garrettford El Sch does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Ardmore Avenue El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.1% vs 104.5%).
- •Garrettford El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Ardmore Avenue El Sch is the larger school with 535 students compared with 529.
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 Garrettford El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Garrettford El Sch ranks higher (41.9 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 Garrettford El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lansdowne and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore Avenue El Sch: 535. Garrettford El Sch: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore Avenue El Sch and Garrettford El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ardmore Avenue El Sch is 1396th of 1,627 and Garrettford El Sch is 1134th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).