Irving El Sch vs Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
267 students
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students
| Measure | Irving El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,627 | #1042 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #17428 of 50,301 | #26504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 106.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| city | Altoona | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 48.0).
- •Irving El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Irving El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Irving El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 106.7%).
- •Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
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 Irving El Sch better than Pittsburgh Fulton K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Irving El Sch ranks higher (61.1 vs 48.0 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 Irving El Sch and Pittsburgh Fulton K-5?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving El Sch: 267. Pittsburgh Fulton K-5: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving El Sch and Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Irving El Sch is 766th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 is 1042nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).