Charles Kelly El Sch vs Penn Wood HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Kelly El Sch
Drexel Hill · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
270 students
Penn Wood HS
Lansdowne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
| Measure | Charles Kelly El Sch Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood HS Lansdowne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1365 of 1,627 | #509 of 618 |
| National rank | #41502 of 50,301 | #11562 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 270 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.9% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| city | Drexel Hill | Lansdowne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 25.3).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 105.9%).
- •Charles Kelly El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.6).
- •Penn Wood HS is the larger school with 1,148 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 Charles Kelly El Sch better than Penn Wood HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Wood HS ranks higher (37.6 vs 25.3 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 Charles Kelly El Sch and Penn Wood HS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Drexel Hill and Lansdowne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Kelly El Sch: 270. Penn Wood HS: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Kelly El Sch and Penn Wood HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles Kelly El Sch is 1365th of 1,627 and Penn Wood HS is 509th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).