Building 21 vs Ellwood Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Building 21
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
371 students
Ellwood Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Building 21 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Ellwood Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 618 | #1454 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16656 of 16,910 | #45088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 101% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellwood Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 9.2).
- •Ellwood Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Ellwood Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101% vs 103%).
- •Ellwood Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 20.6).
- •Building 21 is the larger school with 371 students compared with 292.
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 Building 21 better than Ellwood Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ellwood Sch ranks higher (19.6 vs 9.2 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 Building 21 and Ellwood Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Building 21: 371. Ellwood Sch: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Building 21 and Ellwood Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Building 21 is 611th of 618 and Ellwood Sch is 1454th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).