Penrose Sch vs Southwest Leadership Academy CS
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.
Penrose Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
670 students
| Measure | Penrose Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Southwest Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1452 of 1,627 | #1593 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44989 of 50,301 | #48816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 360 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 13% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penrose Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 12.2).
- •Southwest Leadership Academy CS does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Penrose Sch does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Southwest Leadership Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 104.7%).
- •Penrose Sch does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 19.1).
- •Southwest Leadership Academy CS is the larger school with 670 students compared with 360.
- •Penrose Sch is a public school while Southwest Leadership Academy CS 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 Penrose Sch better than Southwest Leadership Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Penrose Sch ranks higher (19.8 vs 12.2 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 Penrose Sch and Southwest Leadership Academy CS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penrose Sch: 360. Southwest Leadership Academy CS: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penrose Sch and Southwest Leadership Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penrose Sch is 1452nd of 1,627 and Southwest Leadership Academy CS is 1593rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).