Emlen Eleanor C Sch vs Parkway Northwest
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Parkway Northwest
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
238 students
| Measure | Emlen Eleanor C Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Parkway Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1385 of 1,627 | #581 of 618 |
| National rank | #42490 of 50,301 | #15673 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108.3% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emlen Eleanor C Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 17.6).
- •Parkway Northwest does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Emlen Eleanor C Sch does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Parkway Northwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 108.3%).
- •Emlen Eleanor C Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 21.6).
- •Emlen Eleanor C Sch is the larger school with 301 students compared with 238.
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 Parkway Northwest?
On the Success Index (US), Emlen Eleanor C Sch ranks higher (23.7 vs 17.6 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 Emlen Eleanor C Sch and Parkway Northwest?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emlen Eleanor C Sch: 301. Parkway Northwest: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emlen Eleanor C Sch and Parkway Northwest rank in Pennsylvania?
Emlen Eleanor C Sch is 1385th of 1,627 and Parkway Northwest is 581st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).