Chatham Park El Sch vs Hillcrest El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Park El Sch
Havertown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students
Hillcrest El Sch
Drexel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Chatham Park El Sch Havertown, Pennsylvania | Hillcrest El Sch Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 1,627 | #1048 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1493 of 50,301 | #26960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 582 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 102.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 43% |
| city | Havertown | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatham Park El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 47.3).
- •Chatham Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (83% vs 43%).
- •Chatham Park El Sch does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 58%).
- •Chatham Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 102.7%).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.7).
- •Chatham Park El Sch is the larger school with 582 students compared with 551.
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 Chatham Park El Sch better than Hillcrest El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Chatham Park El Sch ranks higher (87.4 vs 47.3 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 Chatham Park El Sch and Hillcrest El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Havertown and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Park El Sch: 582. Hillcrest El Sch: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Park El Sch and Hillcrest El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chatham Park El Sch is 113th of 1,627 and Hillcrest El Sch is 1048th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).