Catharine Joseph Sch vs Lafayette El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catharine Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Lafayette El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lafayette El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1486 of 1,627 | #1346 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45901 of 50,301 | #40217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 437 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 102.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 23% |
| city | Philadelphia | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 18.3).
- •Lafayette El Sch does better on math proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •Lafayette El Sch does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Catharine Joseph Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 102.1%).
- •Lafayette El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.5).
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 Catharine Joseph Sch better than Lafayette El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette El Sch ranks higher (27.3 vs 18.3 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 Catharine Joseph Sch and Lafayette El Sch?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catharine Joseph Sch: 437. Lafayette El Sch: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catharine Joseph Sch and Lafayette El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Catharine Joseph Sch is 1486th of 1,627 and Lafayette El Sch is 1346th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).