George A Ferrell El Sch vs Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George A Ferrell El Sch
Picture Rocks · Public elementary · Grades K–6
139 students
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
139 students
| Measure | George A Ferrell El Sch Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,627 | #1119 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7332 of 50,301 | #30051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 139 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| city | Picture Rocks | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George A Ferrell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 42.9).
- •George A Ferrell El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •George A Ferrell El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •George A Ferrell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.4).
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 George A Ferrell El Sch better than Pittsburgh Whittier K-5?
On the Success Index (US), George A Ferrell El Sch ranks higher (76.0 vs 42.9 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 George A Ferrell El Sch and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Picture Rocks and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George A Ferrell El Sch: 139. Pittsburgh Whittier K-5: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George A Ferrell El Sch and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
George A Ferrell El Sch is 402nd of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is 1119th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).