McKinley El Sch vs Perseus House CS of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Erie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
627 students
| Measure | McKinley El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1560 of 1,627 | #601 of 618 |
| National rank | #47788 of 50,301 | #16408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 504 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.4% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 8% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 12.4).
- •McKinley El Sch does better on math proficiency (13% vs 8%).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 101.4%).
- •McKinley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.0).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence is the larger school with 627 students compared with 504.
- •McKinley El Sch is a public school while Perseus House CS of Excellence 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 McKinley El Sch better than Perseus House CS of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley El Sch ranks higher (14.7 vs 12.4 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 McKinley El Sch and Perseus House CS of Excellence?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley El Sch: 504. Perseus House CS of Excellence: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley El Sch and Perseus House CS of Excellence rank in Pennsylvania?
McKinley El Sch is 1560th of 1,627 and Perseus House CS of Excellence is 601st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).