Dunbar Paul L Sch vs Ludlow James R Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Paul L Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
Ludlow James R Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
215 students
| Measure | Dunbar Paul L Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Ludlow James R Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1537 of 1,627 | #1399 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47298 of 50,301 | #43020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 224 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.2% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ludlow James R Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 15.7).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 102.2%).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.2).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch is the larger school with 224 students compared with 215.
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 Dunbar Paul L Sch better than Ludlow James R Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ludlow James R Sch ranks higher (22.9 vs 15.7 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 Dunbar Paul L Sch and Ludlow James R Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Paul L Sch: 224. Ludlow James R Sch: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Paul L Sch and Ludlow James R Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dunbar Paul L Sch is 1537th of 1,627 and Ludlow James R Sch is 1399th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).