Fox Chase Sch vs McKinley Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Chase Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
McKinley Sch
Elkins Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | Fox Chase Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | McKinley Sch Elkins Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1181 of 1,627 | #363 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #32943 of 50,301 | #6145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 507 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| city | Philadelphia | Elkins Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 38.5).
- •McKinley Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •McKinley Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 48%).
- •McKinley Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 93.1%).
- •Fox Chase Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •McKinley Sch is the larger school with 596 students compared with 507.
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 Fox Chase Sch better than McKinley Sch?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Sch ranks higher (78.0 vs 38.5 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 Fox Chase Sch and McKinley Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Elkins Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Chase Sch: 507. McKinley Sch: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Chase Sch and McKinley Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fox Chase Sch is 1181st of 1,627 and McKinley Sch is 363rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).