Marshall Thurgood vs Olney El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Thurgood
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
639 students
Olney El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
654 students
| Measure | Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Olney El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1530 of 1,627 | #1439 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47137 of 50,301 | #44679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 639 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 106.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 18% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olney El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 16.0).
- •Olney El Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 9%).
- •Olney El Sch does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 106.1%).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Olney El Sch is the larger school with 654 students compared with 639.
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 Marshall Thurgood better than Olney El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Olney El Sch ranks higher (20.3 vs 16.0 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 Marshall Thurgood and Olney El Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Thurgood: 639. Olney El Sch: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Thurgood and Olney El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Marshall Thurgood is 1530th of 1,627 and Olney El Sch is 1439th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).