Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS vs Linwood El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Chester · Charter other · Grades K–12
701 students
Linwood El Sch
Linwood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
249 students
| Measure | Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS Chester, Pennsylvania | Linwood El Sch Linwood, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #849 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #20068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 701 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 47% |
| city | Chester | Linwood |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linwood El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Linwood El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Linwood El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Linwood El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.7).
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is the larger school with 701 students compared with 249.
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is a charter school while Linwood El Sch is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS better than Linwood El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS and Linwood El Sch?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Linwood in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS: 701. Linwood El Sch: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS and Linwood El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is unranked and Linwood El Sch is 849th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).