Emlen Eleanor C Sch vs Houston Henry E 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.
Emlen Eleanor C Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Houston Henry E Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
| Measure | Emlen Eleanor C Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Houston Henry E Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1385 of 1,627 | #1510 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42490 of 50,301 | #46718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 301 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108.3% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emlen Eleanor C Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 16.8).
- •Emlen Eleanor C Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Emlen Eleanor C Sch does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Houston Henry E Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 108.3%).
- •Emlen Eleanor C Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.3).
- •Houston Henry E Sch is the larger school with 458 students compared with 301.
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 Emlen Eleanor C Sch better than Houston Henry E Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Emlen Eleanor C Sch ranks higher (23.7 vs 16.8 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 Emlen Eleanor C Sch and Houston Henry E Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emlen Eleanor C Sch: 301. Houston Henry E Sch: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emlen Eleanor C Sch and Houston Henry E Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Emlen Eleanor C Sch is 1385th of 1,627 and Houston Henry E Sch is 1510th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).