Finletter Thomas K Sch vs Lowell James R Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 926 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finletter Thomas K Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
607 students
Lowell James R Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
503 students
| Measure | Finletter Thomas K Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lowell James R Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1386 of 1,627 | #1575 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42491 of 50,301 | #48256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 607 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finletter Thomas K Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 13.6).
- •Finletter Thomas K Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Finletter Thomas K Sch does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Lowell James R Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103.8% vs 104.1%).
- •Finletter Thomas K Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Finletter Thomas K Sch is the larger school with 607 students compared with 503.
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 Finletter Thomas K Sch better than Lowell James R Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Finletter Thomas K Sch ranks higher (23.7 vs 13.6 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 Finletter Thomas K Sch and Lowell James R Sch?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finletter Thomas K Sch: 607. Lowell James R Sch: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finletter Thomas K Sch and Lowell James R Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Finletter Thomas K Sch is 1386th of 1,627 and Lowell James R Sch is 1575th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).