Kenderton El Sch vs Laboratory CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 861 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenderton El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
300 students
Laboratory CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
461 students
| Measure | Kenderton El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Laboratory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1534 of 1,627 | #1152 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47253 of 50,301 | #31323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 300 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 23% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laboratory CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 15.8).
- •Laboratory CS does better on math proficiency (23% vs 5%).
- •Laboratory CS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 16%).
- •Laboratory CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Kenderton El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 22.0).
- •Laboratory CS is the larger school with 461 students compared with 300.
- •Kenderton El Sch is a public school while Laboratory CS is a charter 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 Kenderton El Sch better than Laboratory CS?
On the Success Index (US), Laboratory CS ranks higher (40.9 vs 15.8 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 Kenderton El Sch and Laboratory CS?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenderton El Sch: 300. Laboratory CS: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenderton El Sch and Laboratory CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kenderton El Sch is 1534th of 1,627 and Laboratory CS is 1152nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).