Comly Watson Sch vs Loesche William H 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.
Comly Watson Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
Loesche William H Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,263 students
| Measure | Comly Watson Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Loesche William H Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,627 | #964 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21923 of 50,301 | #23558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 618 | 1,263 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 1,263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Comly Watson Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 52.3).
- •Comly Watson Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Loesche William H Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 95%).
- •Comly Watson Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Loesche William H Sch is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 618.
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 Loesche William H Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Comly Watson Sch ranks higher (54.6 vs 52.3 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 Loesche William H Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comly Watson Sch: 618. Loesche William H Sch: 1,263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comly Watson Sch and Loesche William H Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Comly Watson Sch is 908th of 1,627 and Loesche William H Sch is 964th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).