Comly Watson Sch vs Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comly Watson Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch
Feasterville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
486 students
| Measure | Comly Watson Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch Feasterville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,627 | #653 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21923 of 50,301 | #13836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 618 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Philadelphia | Feasterville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 54.6).
- •Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 95%).
- •Comly Watson Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Comly Watson Sch is the larger school with 618 students compared with 486.
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 Comly Watson Sch better than Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch ranks higher (66.4 vs 54.6 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 Comly Watson Sch and Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Feasterville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comly Watson Sch: 618. Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comly Watson Sch and Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Comly Watson Sch is 908th of 1,627 and Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch is 653rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).