Foster El Sch vs Howe El 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.
Foster El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Howe El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Foster El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Howe El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,627 | #114 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #603 of 50,301 | #1507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 304 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 87.4).
- •Foster El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Foster El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Foster El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 17.1%).
- •Foster El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Howe El Sch is the larger school with 398 students compared with 304.
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 Foster El Sch better than Howe El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Foster El Sch ranks higher (90.9 vs 87.4 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 Foster El Sch and Howe El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El Sch: 304. Howe El Sch: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El Sch and Howe El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Foster El Sch is 48th of 1,627 and Howe El Sch is 114th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).