Phillips El Sch vs South Side El 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.
Phillips El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
South Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Phillips El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | South Side El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,627 | #1297 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #36522 of 50,301 | #38177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 393 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.3% | 112.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 30.6).
- •Phillips El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Phillips El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (105.3% vs 112.1%).
- •Phillips El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •South Side El Sch is the larger school with 603 students compared with 393.
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 Phillips El Sch better than South Side El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips El Sch ranks higher (33.1 vs 30.6 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 Phillips El Sch and South Side El Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phillips El Sch: 393. South Side El Sch: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phillips El Sch and South Side El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Phillips El Sch is 1262nd of 1,627 and South Side El Sch is 1297th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).