Cheltenham El Sch vs Finletter Thomas K Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham El Sch
Cheltenham · Public elementary · Grades K–4
406 students
Finletter Thomas K Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
607 students
| Measure | Cheltenham El Sch Cheltenham, Pennsylvania | Finletter Thomas K Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,627 | #1386 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10991 of 50,301 | #42491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 406 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 104.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 18% |
| city | Cheltenham | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 23.7).
- •Cheltenham El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 18%).
- •Cheltenham El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Cheltenham El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 104.1%).
- •Cheltenham El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Finletter Thomas K Sch is the larger school with 607 students compared with 406.
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 Cheltenham El Sch better than Finletter Thomas K Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cheltenham El Sch ranks higher (70.4 vs 23.7 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 Cheltenham El Sch and Finletter Thomas K Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheltenham El Sch: 406. Finletter Thomas K Sch: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheltenham El Sch and Finletter Thomas K Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cheltenham El Sch is 547th of 1,627 and Finletter Thomas K Sch is 1386th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).