Elkin Lewis Sch vs Fort Cherry El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 440 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkin Lewis Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
455 students
Fort Cherry El Ctr
Mc Donald · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Elkin Lewis Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry El Ctr Mc Donald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1565 of 1,627 | #427 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47997 of 50,301 | #7889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 455 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 117.1% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 58% |
| city | Philadelphia | Mc Donald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 14.2).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on math proficiency (58% vs 8%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 12%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 117.1%).
- •Elkin Lewis Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
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 Elkin Lewis Sch better than Fort Cherry El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Cherry El Ctr ranks higher (75.1 vs 14.2 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 Elkin Lewis Sch and Fort Cherry El Ctr?
About 440 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Mc Donald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkin Lewis Sch: 455. Fort Cherry El Ctr: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkin Lewis Sch and Fort Cherry El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Elkin Lewis Sch is 1565th of 1,627 and Fort Cherry El Ctr is 427th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).