Christopher Columbus CS vs Independence CS West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 km 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
Independence CS West
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
811 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Independence CS West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,627 | #1455 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15231 of 50,301 | #45098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 829 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 102.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 19.6).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Christopher Columbus CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 102.5%).
- •Independence CS West does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.1).
- •Christopher Columbus CS is the larger school with 829 students compared with 811.
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 Independence CS West?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus CS ranks higher (64.3 vs 19.6 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 Independence CS West?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus CS: 829. Independence CS West: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus CS and Independence CS West rank in Pennsylvania?
Christopher Columbus CS is 693rd of 1,627 and Independence CS West is 1455th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).