Ellwood Sch vs Howe Julia Ward Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellwood Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
Howe Julia Ward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
| Measure | Ellwood Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Howe Julia Ward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1454 of 1,627 | #1450 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45088 of 50,301 | #44967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.6 vs 19.8).
- •Ellwood Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Howe Julia Ward Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 101%).
- •Howe Julia Ward Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.7).
- •Ellwood Sch is the larger school with 292 students compared with 229.
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 Ellwood Sch better than Howe Julia Ward Sch?
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 Ellwood Sch and Howe Julia Ward Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellwood Sch: 292. Howe Julia Ward Sch: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellwood Sch and Howe Julia Ward Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ellwood Sch is 1454th of 1,627 and Howe Julia Ward Sch is 1450th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).