Kelly John B Sch vs Steel Edward Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly John B Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
Steel Edward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
379 students
| Measure | Kelly John B Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1514 of 1,627 | #1471 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46764 of 50,301 | #45556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 365 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 0.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steel Edward Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 16.7).
- •Kelly John B Sch does better on math proficiency (9% vs 0.5%).
- •Kelly John B Sch does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •Steel Edward Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 96.4%).
- •Steel Edward Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.2).
- •Steel Edward Sch is the larger school with 379 students compared with 365.
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 Kelly John B Sch better than Steel Edward Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Steel Edward Sch ranks higher (18.9 vs 16.7 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 Kelly John B Sch and Steel Edward Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly John B Sch: 365. Steel Edward Sch: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly John B Sch and Steel Edward Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kelly John B Sch is 1514th of 1,627 and Steel Edward Sch is 1471st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).