Locke Alain Sch vs Penn Alexander Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locke Alain Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
264 students
Penn Alexander Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
| Measure | Locke Alain Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Penn Alexander Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1524 of 1,627 | #719 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46978 of 50,301 | #16202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 264 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 76% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Alexander Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 16.3).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on math proficiency (76% vs 8%).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 14%).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Locke Alain Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.5).
- •Penn Alexander Sch is the larger school with 595 students compared with 264.
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 Locke Alain Sch better than Penn Alexander Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Alexander Sch ranks higher (62.9 vs 16.3 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 Locke Alain Sch and Penn Alexander Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locke Alain Sch: 264. Penn Alexander Sch: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locke Alain Sch and Penn Alexander Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Locke Alain Sch is 1524th of 1,627 and Penn Alexander Sch is 719th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).