Lincoln CS vs West Phila. Achievement CES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln CS
York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
653 students
West Phila. Achievement CES
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
| Measure | Lincoln CS York, Pennsylvania | West Phila. Achievement CES Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1592 of 1,627 | #1622 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48811 of 50,301 | #50021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 653 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 10% |
| city | York | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.2 vs 7.1).
- •Lincoln CS does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 100.2%).
- •Lincoln CS does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.6).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES is the larger school with 654 students compared with 653.
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 Lincoln CS better than West Phila. Achievement CES?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln CS ranks higher (12.2 vs 7.1 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 Lincoln CS and West Phila. Achievement CES?
About 127 km in a straight line, between York and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln CS: 653. West Phila. Achievement CES: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln CS and West Phila. Achievement CES rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln CS is 1592nd of 1,627 and West Phila. Achievement CES is 1622nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).