People for People CS vs Waring Laura W Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 707 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
Waring Laura W Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
196 students
| Measure | People for People CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Waring Laura W Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1625 of 1,627 | #1470 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #50155 of 50,301 | #45488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 573 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.4% | 108.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waring Laura W Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 5.7).
- •Waring Laura W Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Waring Laura W Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •People for People CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.4% vs 108.2%).
- •Waring Laura W Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.5).
- •People for People CS is the larger school with 573 students compared with 196.
- •People for People CS is a charter school while Waring Laura W 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 Waring Laura W Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Waring Laura W Sch ranks higher (19.0 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 Waring Laura W Sch?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
People for People CS: 573. Waring Laura W Sch: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do People for People CS and Waring Laura W Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
People for People CS is 1625th of 1,627 and Waring Laura W Sch is 1470th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).