Colwyn El Sch vs Patterson John M Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colwyn El Sch
Colwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–6
135 students
Patterson John M Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
391 students
| Measure | Colwyn El Sch Colwyn, Pennsylvania | Patterson John M Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1487 of 1,627 | #1528 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45904 of 50,301 | #47086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 135 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 135 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 117% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Colwyn | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colwyn El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 16.1).
- •Colwyn El Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Patterson John M Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102% vs 117%).
- •Patterson John M Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Patterson John M Sch is the larger school with 391 students compared with 135.
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 Colwyn El Sch better than Patterson John M Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Colwyn El Sch ranks higher (18.3 vs 16.1 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 Colwyn El Sch and Patterson John M Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Colwyn and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colwyn El Sch: 135. Patterson John M Sch: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colwyn El Sch and Patterson John M Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Colwyn El Sch is 1487th of 1,627 and Patterson John M Sch is 1528th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).