Forrest Edwin Sch vs Holme Thomas Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest Edwin Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
841 students
Holme Thomas Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
850 students
| Measure | Forrest Edwin Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Holme Thomas Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1594 of 1,627 | #1201 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48836 of 50,301 | #33506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 841 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 38% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holme Thomas Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 12.1).
- •Holme Thomas Sch does better on math proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •Holme Thomas Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Holme Thomas Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 97.4%).
- •Holme Thomas Sch does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.5).
- •Holme Thomas Sch is the larger school with 850 students compared with 841.
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 Forrest Edwin Sch better than Holme Thomas Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Holme Thomas Sch ranks higher (37.7 vs 12.1 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 Forrest Edwin Sch and Holme Thomas Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrest Edwin Sch: 841. Holme Thomas Sch: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrest Edwin Sch and Holme Thomas Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Forrest Edwin Sch is 1594th of 1,627 and Holme Thomas Sch is 1201st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).