Decatur Stephen Sch vs Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
906 students
| Measure | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,627 | #1370 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #34676 of 50,301 | #41753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,028 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Stephen Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 24.9).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 94%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.4).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 906.
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 Decatur Stephen Sch better than Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Stephen Sch ranks higher (35.9 vs 24.9 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 Decatur Stephen Sch and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Stephen Sch and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch is 1370th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).