Glenside El Sch vs Penrose Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 22 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
Penrose Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
| Measure | Glenside El Sch Glenside, Pennsylvania | Penrose Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 1,627 | #1452 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7890 of 50,301 | #44989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 104.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 10% |
| city | Glenside | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 19.8).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 28%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 104.7%).
- •Penrose Sch does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.9).
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 Penrose Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside El Sch ranks higher (75.1 vs 19.8 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 Glenside El Sch and Penrose Sch?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Glenside and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside El Sch: 360. Penrose Sch: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside El Sch and Penrose Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch is 428th of 1,627 and Penrose Sch is 1452nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).