Howe Julia Ward Sch vs Lowell James R Sch
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.
Howe Julia Ward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
Lowell James R Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
503 students
| Measure | Howe Julia Ward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lowell James R Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1450 of 1,627 | #1575 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44967 of 50,301 | #48256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 229 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Julia Ward Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 13.6).
- •Lowell James R Sch does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Lowell James R Sch does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Howe Julia Ward Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 103.8%).
- •Howe Julia Ward Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.2).
- •Lowell James R Sch is the larger school with 503 students compared with 229.
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 Julia Ward Sch better than Lowell James R Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Howe Julia Ward Sch ranks higher (19.8 vs 13.6 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 Julia Ward Sch and Lowell James R Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Julia Ward Sch: 229. Lowell James R Sch: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Julia Ward Sch and Lowell James R Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Howe Julia Ward Sch is 1450th of 1,627 and Lowell James R Sch is 1575th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).