Christopher Columbus CS vs Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 198 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Columbus CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
829 students
Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,627 | #1343 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15231 of 50,301 | #40078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 829 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 27.5).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 98.2%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.1).
- •Christopher Columbus CS is the larger school with 829 students compared with 547.
- •Christopher Columbus CS is a charter school while Fanny Jackson Coppin 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 Christopher Columbus CS better than Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus CS ranks higher (64.3 vs 27.5 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 Christopher Columbus CS and Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch?
About 198 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus CS: 829. Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus CS and Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Christopher Columbus CS is 693rd of 1,627 and Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch is 1343rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).