Global Leadership Academy CS vs Inquiry CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 352 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Leadership Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
Inquiry CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Global Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Inquiry CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1604 of 1,627 | #1165 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #49200 of 50,301 | #32243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 692 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Inquiry CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 10.9).
- •Inquiry CS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Inquiry CS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Inquiry CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 96.5%).
- •Inquiry CS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 23.9).
- •Global Leadership Academy CS is the larger school with 692 students compared with 272.
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 Global Leadership Academy CS better than Inquiry CS?
On the Success Index (US), Inquiry CS ranks higher (39.5 vs 10.9 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 Global Leadership Academy CS and Inquiry CS?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Leadership Academy CS: 692. Inquiry CS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Leadership Academy CS and Inquiry CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Global Leadership Academy CS is 1604th of 1,627 and Inquiry CS is 1165th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).