Cougar Academy vs Steele School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades K–12
300 students
Steele School
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Cougar Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Steele School Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1353 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #40810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •Steele School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 300.
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 Cougar Academy better than Steele School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cougar Academy and Steele School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Academy: 300. Steele School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Academy and Steele School rank in Pennsylvania?
Cougar Academy is unranked and Steele School is 1353rd of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).