People for People CS vs Spring Garden Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 499 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
People for People CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
573 students
Spring Garden Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
235 students
| Measure | People for People CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Spring Garden Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1625 of 1,627 | #1536 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #50155 of 50,301 | #47278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 573 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.4% | 108.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Garden Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 5.7).
- •Spring Garden Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Spring Garden Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •People for People CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.4% vs 108.1%).
- •Spring Garden Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.5).
- •People for People CS is the larger school with 573 students compared with 235.
- •People for People CS is a charter school while Spring Garden 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 People for People CS better than Spring Garden Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Garden Sch ranks higher (15.8 vs 5.7 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 People for People CS and Spring Garden Sch?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
People for People CS: 573. Spring Garden Sch: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do People for People CS and Spring Garden Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
People for People CS is 1625th of 1,627 and Spring Garden Sch is 1536th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).