Jenkintown El Sch vs McKinley Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jenkintown El Sch
Jenkintown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
McKinley Sch
Elkins Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | Jenkintown El Sch Jenkintown, Pennsylvania | McKinley Sch Elkins Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,627 | #363 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2681 of 50,301 | #6145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 401 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| city | Jenkintown | Elkins Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenkintown El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 78.0).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •McKinley Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 34.9%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •McKinley Sch is the larger school with 596 students compared with 401.
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 Jenkintown El Sch better than McKinley Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jenkintown El Sch ranks higher (84.5 vs 78.0 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 Jenkintown El Sch and McKinley Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Jenkintown and Elkins Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jenkintown El Sch: 401. McKinley Sch: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jenkintown El Sch and McKinley Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jenkintown El Sch is 203rd of 1,627 and McKinley Sch is 363rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).