McKinley El Sch vs Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 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
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | McKinley El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1560 of 1,627 | #1435 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47788 of 50,301 | #44547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.4% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 14.7).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch does better on math proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 101.4%).
- •McKinley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is the larger school with 690 students compared with 504.
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 Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch ranks higher (20.5 vs 14.7 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 Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley El Sch: 504. Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley El Sch and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
McKinley El Sch is 1560th of 1,627 and Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is 1435th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).