Infinity CS vs South Side El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Infinity CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
256 students
South Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Infinity CS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | South Side El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 1,627 | #1297 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1430 of 50,301 | #38177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 256 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 112.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Infinity CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 30.6).
- •Infinity CS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Infinity CS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 45%).
- •Infinity CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 112.1%).
- •South Side El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •South Side El Sch is the larger school with 603 students compared with 256.
- •Infinity CS is a charter school while South Side El Sch 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 Infinity CS better than South Side El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Infinity CS ranks higher (87.6 vs 30.6 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 Infinity CS and South Side El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Infinity CS: 256. South Side El Sch: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Infinity CS and South Side El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Infinity CS is 105th of 1,627 and South Side El Sch is 1297th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).