Pan American Academy CS vs Welsh John Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 914 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pan American Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
749 students
Welsh John Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
185 students
| Measure | Pan American Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Welsh John Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1428 of 1,627 | #1564 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44366 of 50,301 | #47983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 749 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 136.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 6% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pan American Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 14.3).
- •Pan American Academy CS does better on math proficiency (10% vs 6%).
- •Pan American Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Pan American Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 136.8%).
- •Welsh John Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.7).
- •Pan American Academy CS is the larger school with 749 students compared with 185.
- •Pan American Academy CS is a charter school while Welsh John Sch is a public 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 Pan American Academy CS better than Welsh John Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pan American Academy CS ranks higher (20.8 vs 14.3 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 Pan American Academy CS and Welsh John Sch?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pan American Academy CS: 749. Welsh John Sch: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pan American Academy CS and Welsh John Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Pan American Academy CS is 1428th of 1,627 and Welsh John Sch is 1564th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).