Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS vs Overbrook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
565 students
Overbrook Elementary School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students
| Measure | Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Overbrook Elementary School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1611 of 1,627 | #1420 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #49506 of 50,301 | #43921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 565 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 107% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overbrook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 9.8).
- •Overbrook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Overbrook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 107%).
- •Overbrook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 22.6).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is the larger school with 565 students compared with 201.
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is a charter school while Overbrook Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS better than Overbrook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Overbrook Elementary School ranks higher (21.5 vs 9.8 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 Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS and Overbrook Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS: 565. Overbrook Elementary School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS and Overbrook Elementary School rank in Pennsylvania?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is 1611th of 1,627 and Overbrook Elementary School is 1420th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).