Glenside El Sch vs Jenkintown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenside El Sch
Glenside · Public elementary · Grades K–4
360 students
Jenkintown El Sch
Jenkintown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
| Measure | Glenside El Sch Glenside, Pennsylvania | Jenkintown El Sch Jenkintown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #428 of 1,627 | #203 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7890 of 50,301 | #2681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 360 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Glenside | Jenkintown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenkintown El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 75.1).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 45.6%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Jenkintown El Sch is the larger school with 401 students compared with 360.
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 Glenside El Sch better than Jenkintown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jenkintown El Sch ranks higher (84.5 vs 75.1 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 Glenside El Sch and Jenkintown El Sch?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Glenside and Jenkintown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside El Sch: 360. Jenkintown El Sch: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside El Sch and Jenkintown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch is 428th of 1,627 and Jenkintown El Sch is 203rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).