Gideon Edward Sch vs South Buffalo El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gideon Edward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
221 students
South Buffalo El Sch
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
221 students
| Measure | Gideon Edward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | South Buffalo El Sch Freeport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1533 of 1,627 | #381 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47244 of 50,301 | #6730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 62% |
| city | Philadelphia | Freeport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Buffalo El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 15.8).
- •South Buffalo El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 2.5%).
- •South Buffalo El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 12%).
- •South Buffalo El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 94.6%).
- •Gideon Edward Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.8).
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 Gideon Edward Sch better than South Buffalo El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Buffalo El Sch ranks higher (77.0 vs 15.8 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 Gideon Edward Sch and South Buffalo El Sch?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Freeport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gideon Edward Sch: 221. South Buffalo El Sch: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gideon Edward Sch and South Buffalo El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Gideon Edward Sch is 1533rd of 1,627 and South Buffalo El Sch is 381st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).