Elkins Park Sch vs Ellwood Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkins Park Sch
Elkins Park · Public middle · Grades 5–6
569 students
Ellwood Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Elkins Park Sch Elkins Park, Pennsylvania | Ellwood Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 521 | #1454 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4108 of 15,369 | #45088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 569 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 101% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 12% |
| city | Elkins Park | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkins Park Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 19.6).
- •Elkins Park Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •Elkins Park Sch does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Elkins Park Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 101%).
- •Elkins Park Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
- •Elkins Park Sch is the larger school with 569 students compared with 292.
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 Elkins Park Sch better than Ellwood Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Elkins Park Sch ranks higher (66.4 vs 19.6 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 Elkins Park Sch and Ellwood Sch?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Elkins Park and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkins Park Sch: 569. Ellwood Sch: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkins Park Sch and Ellwood Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Elkins Park Sch is 199th of 521 and Ellwood Sch is 1454th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).