Kirkbride Eliza B Sch vs Vare-Washington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 508 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
522 students
Vare-Washington El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
375 students
| Measure | Kirkbride Eliza B Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Vare-Washington El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1126 of 1,627 | #1137 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #30423 of 50,301 | #30788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 522 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.3 vs 41.8).
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Vare-Washington El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 96.6%).
- •Vare-Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.5).
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch is the larger school with 522 students compared with 375.
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 Kirkbride Eliza B Sch better than Vare-Washington El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kirkbride Eliza B Sch and Vare-Washington El Sch?
About 508 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch: 522. Vare-Washington El Sch: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkbride Eliza B Sch and Vare-Washington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch is 1126th of 1,627 and Vare-Washington El Sch is 1137th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).