Childs George W Sch vs Christopher Columbus CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 673 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childs George W Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students
Christopher Columbus CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
829 students
| Measure | Childs George W Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Christopher Columbus CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1402 of 1,627 | #693 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43132 of 50,301 | #15231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 471 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 38% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 22.7).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 31%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 94.1%).
- •Childs George W Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •Christopher Columbus CS is the larger school with 829 students compared with 471.
- •Childs George W Sch is a public school while Christopher Columbus CS is a charter 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 Childs George W Sch better than Christopher Columbus CS?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus CS ranks higher (64.3 vs 22.7 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 Childs George W Sch and Christopher Columbus CS?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Childs George W Sch: 471. Christopher Columbus CS: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Childs George W Sch and Christopher Columbus CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Childs George W Sch is 1402nd of 1,627 and Christopher Columbus CS is 693rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).