Crossan Kennedy C Sch vs Tacony Academy CS
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.
Crossan Kennedy C Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
Tacony Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,083 students
| Measure | Crossan Kennedy C Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Tacony Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1269 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #36719 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 327 | 1,083 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 1,083 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossan Kennedy C Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Crossan Kennedy C Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
- •Tacony Academy CS is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 327.
- •Crossan Kennedy C Sch is a public school while Tacony Academy CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Crossan Kennedy C Sch better than Tacony Academy CS?
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 Crossan Kennedy C Sch and Tacony Academy CS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossan Kennedy C Sch: 327. Tacony Academy CS: 1,083. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossan Kennedy C Sch and Tacony Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Crossan Kennedy C Sch is 1269th of 1,627 and Tacony Academy CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).