Penn Alexander Sch vs Powel Samuel Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Alexander Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
Powel Samuel Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
324 students
| Measure | Penn Alexander Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Powel Samuel Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,627 | #1040 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16202 of 50,301 | #26450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 595 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 47% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Alexander Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 48.1).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Penn Alexander Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Powel Samuel Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 98.2%).
- •Powel Samuel Sch does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.5).
- •Penn Alexander Sch is the larger school with 595 students compared with 324.
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 Penn Alexander Sch better than Powel Samuel Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Alexander Sch ranks higher (62.9 vs 48.1 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 Penn Alexander Sch and Powel Samuel Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Alexander Sch: 595. Powel Samuel Sch: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Alexander Sch and Powel Samuel Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Alexander Sch is 719th of 1,627 and Powel Samuel Sch is 1040th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).