Howe El Sch vs Washington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Washington El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Howe El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Washington El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #114 of 1,627 | #46 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1507 of 50,301 | #576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 398 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 87.4).
- •Washington El Sch does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Washington El Sch does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Howe El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 23.8%).
- •Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Washington El Sch is the larger school with 416 students compared with 398.
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 Howe El Sch better than Washington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Washington El Sch ranks higher (91.1 vs 87.4 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 Howe El Sch and Washington El Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe El Sch: 398. Washington El Sch: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe El Sch and Washington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Howe El Sch is 114th of 1,627 and Washington El Sch is 46th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).